ARTICULATES Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

articulates

verb

present tense third-person singular of articulate

as in speaks

to utter clearly and distinctly uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings

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as in expresses

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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as in utters

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

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Recent Examples of articulates It’s left to the audience to infer exactly what has transpired between them, but largely through omission, Wright’s script effectively articulates the burden of mental illness on family members. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026 But even more so, the reparations movement articulates the need for a long-term process of undoing the damage done. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 Its Quantum 2030 vision, first launched in 2023 and now entering the implementation phase, articulates a bold set of actions that are aimed at making Ireland an internationally competitive quantum hub for research, innovation, and collaboration. — Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Collecting is often a function of loss, an attempt to save something that might otherwise disappear, as the volume’s final essay poignantly articulates. — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026 The film expertly articulates how to tell a story using every tool of our craft, leaving no tool unused. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 The villain of the film is an ideology that Benji articulates to Miranda when he’s poised to take control of Runway. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026 Lori’s speech articulates the fundamental twinship of artists and critics—a reality that has always resisted attempts to drive a wedge between the two. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026 The band’s visual world for the record articulates much more. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026

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Verb

Great Again message that, in particular, speaks to the deindustrialization experienced by the Rust Belt states, including Ohio.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
The exchange speaks to a broader shift in how craft is continuing to be understood, not as a static inheritance but as a living body of knowledge, continually shaped by those who practice it.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of speaks

Verb

At its core, gifting expresses human relationships, and receiving an item specifically chosen from a personal wish list delivers a far better experience than a surprise generated by an algorithm.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Anyone who expresses admiration, positivity, or sympathy for Art of Play is getting attacked by trolls.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of expresses

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Rao wrote and co-produced the comedy, and nobody in it utters a line.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Over the course of Decay, Godflesh‘s 10th and supposedly penultimate album, frontman Justin Broadrick utters less than 150 words total in just 42 minutes.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of utters

Verb

Martin Zummach, an attorney who represents the officer who fired the shot that killed Kohen, says the attorney general's findings cleared his client of criminal wrongdoing.

— SOPHIE BATES, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
For developers managing a mix of AC and DC loads, Inam says the device collapses a number of machines—including a rectifier, an inverter, backup power and energy management—into a single unit four feet square and 12 feet high.

— Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of says

Verb

Nouraei tells her patients and clients, however, that the safest way to start taking creatine would be incrementally, beginning with three grams daily for a week, then four, then to five.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
But for this initial step, Pierre tells mature patients to find a formula that’s gentle, non-irritating, and—if needed—able to remove makeup.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of tells

Verb

Here, the trio discusses ThreeAsFour’s latest developments and how the past, present and future continue to inspire their vision.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Kudiabor discusses the hit show’s popularity, the challenges of maintaining momentum and an ensemble cast that boasts some of Germany’s top acting talent.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of discusses

Verb

Publicly, Pacific Fusion talks mostly about its future ability to supply electricity, a promise the fusion industry has made for years.

— Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Instead of using labels, Alkhatib talks his guests through the treasures, which include a marble model of the Taj Mahal, a geode from Morocco and a silver elephant sculpture from Sri Lanka.

— Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026

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