Thesaurus results for FORMULATED

formulated

verb

past tense of formulate

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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 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 BetterDays Grip Powder is formulated to lift, condition and smooth the roots and contains arrowroot extract, provitamin B5, vitamin E and sunflower extract. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 It’s formulated with additional hydrating, soothing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and allantoin to create a cream that’s intensely moisturizing. — Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026 This year, Image Skincare released its first product formulated with EDL, a patented bioactive skin-tightening ingredient developed in-house. — Ellen Thomas, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 Many modern pesticides are non-toxic and formulated with plant oils such as lemongrass, cinnamon, and garlic. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 The new body washes, body lotions, and fragrances are also formulated without sulfates, parabens, and phthalates, and the collection is dermatologist-approved. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026 Together, the findings raise a broader question about how much of what is formulated into rations is ultimately utilized. — Aidan Connolly, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 This wrapping mask is formulated with quintessential K-beauty ingredients like milk protein, collagen, and niacinamide, plus glutathione, a powerhouse ingredient my skin loves for preventing environmental damage, discoloration, and overall dullness. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 The first product is Vitality, a soft chew formulated with antioxidants. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

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However, other analysts have expressed concerns about assuming that take-or-pay legal structures are iron-clad and about equating backlogs with revenue.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
This was placed in a room where three Juszkiewicz works hinged on flourishing gladioli and calla, next to Valentino’s gowns that expressed his couture skills with sequined and embroidered dresses embellished with floral references and leaf motifs.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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Jalen Jeffries, a 23-year-old from Tampa, said the first-day ticket issues were ironed out for fans on the second and final day.

— Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Hamas could restrict the system to exert pressure internally, the official said, while Netanyahu could restrict it to pressure Hamas.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026

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The jury is composed of Cristina Cassano, head of Contemporary Italian Cinema Promotion at Cinecittà, filmmaker Sofia Exarchou and Anne Østerud, a film editor.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
The association, which oversees Louisville’s sports programs and is composed of trustees, faculty, students and administrators, vote unanimously to oust the longtime Cardinals coach following a board meeting.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of composed

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Our founding principles are some of the greatest ever articulated, and their existence has fundamentally changed the world.

— Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Oct. 2026
But their optimism stems from a belief articulated by their franchise player — that Diallo will play with a desperation native to European basketball and somewhat foreign to the NBA.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of articulated

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Tools like administrative subpoenas and monetary penalties would require DOJ enforcement, the government attorney stated, while the agency launched an early renewal proceeding that included a public comment period.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Guillard's claims continued even after Scofield's lawyers sent her a cease-and-desist order, after Moscow police publicly stated the professor was not a suspect — and even after police arrested Bryan Kohberger in connection with the crimes.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of stated

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These are shopping questions even when they are not phrased as searches for a particular product.

— Max Sinclair, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 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

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