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as in to express
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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as in to prepare
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 formulate
Others may find that certain face creams, especially those formulated with hyaluronic acid or ceramides, provide lasting hydration without a heavy feel.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
This balm and conditioner duo can help streamline the process with ingredients like aloe vera and marshmallow root formulated to keep the hair clean and hydrated.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
Then, using a damp cloth and detergent specifically formulated for stain-treatments and cashmere, gently dab at the stains.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
The group is aimed at positioning Disney as a leader in formulating industry best practices.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
This balm and conditioner duo can help streamline the process with ingredients like aloe vera and marshmallow root formulated to keep the hair clean and hydrated.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
Then, using a damp cloth and detergent specifically formulated for stain-treatments and cashmere, gently dab at the stains.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
The group is aimed at positioning Disney as a leader in formulating industry best practices.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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India’s anti-monopolies regulator earlier this year expressed concern about a concentration of cricket rights in the hands of Reliance Industries (Viacom18, Jio) and Disney.Patrick Frater, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Eight years after receiving the 911 call, Miller expressed her admiration for Jane Doe, calling her brave.Natalie Cardenas, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Christmas, on the other hand, takes weeks and months to prepare for.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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As states pursue a long-term solution for the river, Arizona is preparing for a new world of unreliable Colorado River water.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Salmon said Lester couldn't assist in his own defense in the criminal case.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Another key limitation, Hall and Manson said, was the lack of a true placebo group.Simon Spichak, Health, 28 Nov. 2024
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However, under the category of non-leafy greens — which compose 25 percent of a rabbit's diet — banana peppers and green bell peppers are considered safe foods.Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, also reportedly used Google Bard (now Gemini) to help compose a legal document that landed in front of a federal judge.Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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In one particularly instructive moment, Wang articulates the differences between various economic structures and authoritarianism.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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She’s clearly gifted as a chef and has both a clear vision for her restaurant and the ability to articulate it.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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But drafting regulations has become far more complicated following a Supreme Court ruling saying federal courts no longer have to defer to federal agencies facing a legal challenge to their authority.Julie Rovner, NPR, 21 Nov. 2024
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That can mean finding trivial reasons to deny a claim, arbitrarily underpaying for a service and drafting unfair and unclear contracts to small clinics.Ian Ye, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the number put to death this year has far outpaced the population gain.Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Rather than addressing these critical issues with real change to their algorithms and design features, Snap continues to put profits over protecting children.Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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There used to be more time to write recommendations.Adam Patric Miller, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The college essay is going the way of the dinosaurs as more teachers give up on the ability to tell whether their students are writing their papers themselves.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulate. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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