articulated 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of articulatednext
as in enunciated

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verb

past tense of articulate
1
as in spoke
to utter clearly and distinctly uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings

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2
as in expressed
to convey in appropriate or telling terms an essay that masterfully articulates the case for a greater commitment to space exploration

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3
as in uttered
to express (a thought or emotion) in words I'm not articulating my thoughts very well

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Recent Examples of articulated
Adjective
California regulators fined Sunrise $120,000 for failing to protect Cecchetto and for not taking Timaloa's articulated dislike of noise into account when assigning rooms. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026 Then there was one articulated half-animatronic that would play in various scenes. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 July 2026
Verb
Neither the council nor the committee has articulated what will take the place of the existing process. — Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026 The impact is lavish yet hushed; welcoming yet sharply articulated. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for articulated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulated
  1. enunciated
  2. expressed
  3. said
  4. uttered
  5. voiced
  6. stated
  7. told
  8. pronounced
Adjective
  • Lightfoot’s vocals were added later, as his crisply enunciated singing, vivid lyrics and Irish-style folk melody sold the storytelling.
    — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Definition of enunciated
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
  • 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
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  • In the wake of the Covid pandemic, countless pieties were uttered about disease control.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
  • While being escorted out of the synagogue by security, Montes allegedly struck a 63-year-old woman who was attending the services, cutting her lip and bruising her arm, and headbutted a security guard and uttered a racial slur, according to police.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of uttered
Adjective
  • Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 July 2025
  • Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.
    — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 May 2025
Definition of voiced
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  • Eastward to Morgan City, Louisiana, the surge could be as high as 3 feet, while southward along the Texas coast, the storm surge could be up to 2 feet as far south as San Luis Pass, the center stated.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • At least three other residents were also videotaped, a police report stated, one while naked in the shower, one on the toilet and another in her underpants in front of her wheelchair.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of stated
Verb
  • Her parents have been told to prepare for the worst, according to reports.
    — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, told reporters, per NBC, that his client now had enough letters from supporters to fill three banker’s boxes.
    — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of told
Adjective
  • After several seasons of linen and hemp bringing more pronounced texture to denim, the segment is now shifting toward fabrics with more luxurious enhancements.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • This structural impact is more pronounced in high-capacity designs.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Articulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulated. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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