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 Twine said the range is formulated to improve hair that has been adversely impacted by environmental stressors like UV exposure, pollution and heat styling, and biological and hormonal shifts. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 And for those looking to whisk away the signs of aging, a foundation that’s formulated for mature skin can be the makeup-counter equivalent of the fountain of youth. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Many cushion foundations are also formulated to deliver lightweight coverage with hydrating ingredients that melt seamlessly into your complexion. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026 Before scientists formulated their research, poets and naturalists had fathomed features of this intelligence. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026 The Aquaphor Hydrating Daily Body Lotion is a lightweight yet deeply nourishing face and body lotion formulated with skin-replenishing ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026 Probiotics for women and formulated for immune health are $40-$60. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 The Celimax cream is formulated with retinal, which, like tretinoin, is a vitamin A derivative that stimulates cell turnover. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 Typically, a balanced fertilizer is best for peonies or a fertilizer that’s specifically formulated to help blooms, like a bone meal or a fertilizer like Bulb-tone. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formulated
  1. expressed
  2. prepared
  3. said
  4. composed
  5. articulated
  6. drafted
  7. stated
  8. phrased
Verb
  • Executives expressed interest in the opportunity but there was also a measure of caution given their past experience in the country.
    — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Her team expressed appreciation for the support and is open to continuing the conversation, according to a joint announcement from the governor and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of expressed
Verb
  • Those looking ahead to Labor Day weekend should be prepared for the heat to continue, with a 15% to 25% chance of storms.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
  • For a year, members of Danbury Unites for Immigrants had prepared for the kind of scenario that was now playing out.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of prepared
Verb
  • Over the following two and a half years, the data center will incrementally ramp its load up to a minimum bill demand of 480 megawatts with a maximum contract demand of 600 megawatts, the memo said.
    — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
  • An attorney representing Matthew Mayich’s family said Arizona State University is mishandling the investigation into the hockey player’s collapse and hospitalization and called on members of the coaching staff to be put on administrative leave.
    — Nathan Fenno, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of said
Verb
  • The active roster is the one composed of 53 players who are immediately eligible to play on game days.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The committees are composed primarily of volunteers, and draw from across fields of relevant study and practice.
    — Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of composed
Verb
  • Family members' concerns, as articulated in the Military Times and Stars and Stripes, have raised alarm bells on Capitol Hill.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The shock of the new is United’s defining theme this summer, articulated by David Hopkinson, the club’s chief executive, in his recent interview with The Athletic.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of articulated
Verb
  • Folks who drafted Oppenheimer based on that pedigree a few years ago were amply rewarded.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In April of 2023, the board drafted a memorandum of understanding with the Maybourne Hotel Group, which is primarily owned by members of the Qatari royal family.
    — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of drafted
Verb
  • The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated that about 10 percent of Chocó’s population — 69,000 people — were affected or displaced by the earthquake, per AP.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
  • However, even if the cameras were removed, Lexington police and Thomasville police have their own cameras, the press release stated.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of stated
Verb
  • It’s designed to interpret intent, so a request doesn’t necessarily have to be phrased as a precise smart home command.
    — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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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“Formulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formulated. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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