formulated

verb

past tense of formulate
1
as in expressed
to convey in appropriate or telling terms the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery

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2
as in prepared
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form a writer planning to formulate a response to what he considered a very unfair review of his work

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Recent Examples of formulated This is all part of YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, a plan which was formulated in 2020 to define long-term direction for environmental initiatives for the entire YKK Group. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 And be sure to check age restrictions before using any products on children — baby and child chest rubs will be formulated with gentler ingredients. — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026 The viral product is formulated with peppermint, pumpkin seed, and jojoba seed oils to nourish the scalp and strengthen hair. — Jacqueline Tempera, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026 Washes, serums and moisturizers formulated for the vulva are migrating from drugstore back shelves to TikTok Shop, Target endcaps and premium beauty counters, backed by a market that has grown too large for retailers and investors to treat as niche. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 The company supplied a variety of resins, each formulated for specific applications ranging from small decorative models to functional engineering parts. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 It’s formulated with additional hydrating, soothing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and allantoin to create a cream that’s intensely moisturizing. — Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026 This year, Image Skincare released its first product formulated with EDL, a patented bioactive skin-tightening ingredient developed in-house. — Ellen Thomas, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 Many modern pesticides are non-toxic and formulated with plant oils such as lemongrass, cinnamon, and garlic. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulated
  1. expressed
  2. prepared
  3. said
  4. composed
  5. articulated
  6. drafted
  7. stated
  8. phrased
Verb
  • The concerns with the technology expressed at the hearing went beyond just hacking.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Environmentalists have expressed concerns, however, that the law won’t be enforced against Pérez under the country’s conservative National Party, of which Zambrano is a member.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of expressed
Verb
  • The Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Picasso Museum and Grand Palais were all shuttered Saturday as French officials prepared for another weekend of potentially violent demonstrations, according to The Associated Press (AP).
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The university has not responded to CNN’s questions about why the full transcript of Jane Doe’s police interview, which included Doe’s explicit rape accusation, was not included in the statement prepared by police for the DA.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of prepared
Verb
  • Brennan said his letter was based on direction offered by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in November.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Slide 1 of 15 The entries included license plate numbers, descriptions of vehicles and descriptions of law enforcement personnel Willie Herndon believed were following him, the complaint said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of said
Verb
  • Soundtracks often work in a similar way—music that’s been composed with the idea of accompaniment, melodies that are meant to join with a story already can work perfectly when one is in the midst of creating a character or scene.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Alaska’s core constituency is composed of Natives, fishermen, rural legislators, and unions, with some chamber-of-commerce types mixed in.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of composed
Verb
  • Not since Lou Reed jammed 26 dollars in his hand has a group so believably articulated the crescendo and contours of a high, alongside the mundanity, side quests, and thousand-yard stares, too.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The message, though, will have struck a deep chord with United supporters, as a player finally articulated a feeling that has simmered among the fanbase throughout the summer transfer window.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of articulated
Verb
  • Green was drafted by the Warriors in 2012 and has spent all 14 seasons of his career with Golden State.
    — Jessica Golden,Alex Sherman, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • McDaniels, who was drafted with the 28th pick in 2020 out of Washington, has long been the team's best perimeter defender, as well.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of drafted
Verb
  • Talarico also stated his opposition to transgender student-athletes competing in girls’ sports in a Fox News interview in September, drawing progressive criticism.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Appearing with Bass at an event at his Palisades Village shopping center last week, Caruso voiced concerns over Raman’s stated intention to replace Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of stated
Verb
  • These are shopping questions even when they are not phrased as searches for a particular product.
    — Max Sinclair, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Hafley came up with his point guard comparison months ago after watching film of Sieler repeatedly setting up his teammates for sack or, phrased more appropriately, dishing out assists to his teammates.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of phrased

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