ARTICULATING Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in speaking

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verb

present participle of articulate

as in expressing

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

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as in saying

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 uttering

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

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Adjective

Berger was adept at forging new forms, articulating ideas without ever losing complexity, and maintaining curiosity alongside a commitment to principles. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026 Meir also relocated power and thermal jumper cables and an articulating portable foot restraint for use on a later spacewalk. — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Organizations often spend substantial energy articulating ambitious outcomes while devoting less attention to the routines that make those outcomes possible. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 SkyCarrier is an autonomous drone launch-and-recovery system housed in a protective container that unfolds into an articulating landing pad. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 The suspension feels thoroughly modern, articulating over road irregularities with ease. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 Because the company set aside 30% of shares for retail investors, a much higher allocation than typical IPOs, Johnsen will have heavy lifting to do in articulating SpaceX’s role in the space and AI sectors. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 June 2026 An articulating arm, secured to the top of the shaft, attaches to a VESA bracket that screws into the back of the monitor's chassis. — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026 All Campinawe models are built for off-road use, but the Adventure is of course the most rugged and features a 4,850-lb Cruisemaster independent suspension with 3-in lift, Lock 'n' Roll articulating hitch coupler, 33-in all-terrain tires and wraparound fender steps. — C.c. Weiss may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026

Verb

Members of the Shakur family gave emotional impact statements in court, articulating not only the generational loss the rap icon's death caused but their personal, human grief. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 Anticipate those breaks, detach fully, and return to the office carrying and articulating one good feeling. — Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026 Ballard said in articulating an initial defense for keeping the veteran wide receiver on the roster heading into the team's regular-season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 In contrast, charismatic signaling typically involves articulating a vision that connects present circumstances with a desirable collective future. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Park excels at articulating the importance and immediacy of youth, when bonds carry an extra intensity that makes breaking them feel bigger than life. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 DeepSeek’s January 2025 announcement compelled many observers to acknowledge a trajectory that Beijing had been articulating through industrial policies, successive Five-Year Plans, and national technology strategies for more than a decade. — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 Can continental powers respond to such challenges by articulating a new European sense of purpose—one not determined by Europe’s decades-long dependence on the United States? — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 Yes, this is an especially colorful way of articulating more or less what all early-stage VCs are looking for—entrepreneurs who can barrel through, adapt, and ultimately thrive. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 July 2026

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Adjective

Parents and caregivers of intellectually disabled or non-speaking autistic people sometimes argue that neurodivergent self-advocates with low support needs can’t speak for those with disabilities that affect their daily lives in more profound ways.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 18 Aug. 2026
Eun-sae, who has heard Tae-ha speaking Korean, speeds up on her motorbike to whisk Tae-ha away from danger.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of speaking

Verb

This is an amazing opportunity to put myself back out there, challenge myself and show how important dance is for expressing yourself.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
High schoolers are expressing broad grievances over schools that are under-resourced, with dilapidated facilities and insufficient staff, notably in lower-income neighborhoods.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of expressing

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Sandrich also spoke about the importance of audiences seeing themselves reflected on screen, saying that the series’ commitment to authentic casting extended to changing a character’s gender to get the casting right.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, officers are pushing back, saying the cuts will hurt public safety.

— Veronica Macias, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of saying

Verb

The first one, released in 1986, featured Stevie Ray Vaughan playing guitar in front of a huge Texas flag and uttering the now-famous slogan into the camera.

— Katie Standing, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Brennaman was off the air for four years after uttering a homophobic slur on a live microphone during a Cincinnati Reds game.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of uttering

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On Friday, that thought process took another gigantic step, as those in charge of putting a product on television have all but signed the official paperwork to once again expand the college football playoff.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
But the Broncos aren’t just about putting the ball in the back of the net — their defense has allowed just six goals all season and is led by near-impenetrable sophomore goalkeeper Ava de Leest.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of putting

Verb

That level of pure confidence while talking to the person with cold, hard footage is what makes Lisa Barlow the perfect Real Housewife.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
There are so many more interesting things than listening to a bunch of Flock employees talking on a wireless microphone with radio.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of talking

Verb

Fencebridge now denies that figure, stating that the comment was made erroneously, and the figure is closer to $24 million — $13 million for ammunition and $11 million for guns.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Then a link to a brand called mes° appeared underneath her Instagram handle, which leads to a landing page stating that the hair care brand has been biodesigned by Lawrence and Arcaea, the biotech company founded by MIT grad Jasmina Aganovic.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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