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as in language
the way in which something is put into words
it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct
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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
the wording of the pollster's questions seemed to reflect a built-in bias
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as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Recent Examples of wording
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The Vanquish Volante is described as the fastest and most powerful open-top series production car Aston Martin has ever made – a wording that neatly sidesteps the more potent but far scarcer Valkyrie Spider.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Opponents of the bill also raised the alarm about its vague wording and argued that such a law could be catastrophic for Idahoans, especially in rural areas with already-limited access to health care, Taylor said.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
Similar wording was likely written in blood in the Tate and LaBianca homes to implicate the Panthers, but Beausoleil has little to say about that.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Thomas' school of thought suggests that readers should look only at the wording of the Constitution, which placed no impediments on the rights of U.S. citizens to own a gun.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
The Vanquish Volante is described as the fastest and most powerful open-top series production car Aston Martin has ever made – a wording that neatly sidesteps the more potent but far scarcer Valkyrie Spider.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Opponents of the bill also raised the alarm about its vague wording and argued that such a law could be catastrophic for Idahoans, especially in rural areas with already-limited access to health care, Taylor said.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2025
Similar wording was likely written in blood in the Tate and LaBianca homes to implicate the Panthers, but Beausoleil has little to say about that.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wording
Noun
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As a result of the talks, Sainz will not be reported to the stewards, meaning there will be no action taken against him over his language as there was against both Verstappen and Leclerc.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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This ideological clash over language reflects broader political divisions.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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And the damage to his vocal cords seemed to freeze his voice in time.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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When Thurston spoke about it, his voice brightened.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This was the arrogance of it… my notes were grammar and diction.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Dec. 2024
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Words and syllables land in an odd way, and the diction and clarity is slightly off.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
20 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Better yet, the latest iterations do so quickly and gently, thanks to innovative ingredients and clever formulations.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Brands like Lululemon, Olaplex, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty and more have sought to clap-back at dupes by attempting to prove that their products formulations and efficacy never truly be replicated.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That disconnection isn’t about grammar or phrasing.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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His phrasing is much more rhythmic, much more percussive.—
Alan Light,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Her notably serious facial expression drew concern and playful teasing from fans on social media.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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This positioning—prioritizing personalized content discovery over prestige, big-budget originals—has shaped every expression since, from product UX to B2B creative.—
Laura Ratliff,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.—
Gina Lee Castro,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Major League Fishing confirmed that tournament angler Flint Davis was one of the boaters involved in the crash, but did not specify his role in the incident.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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With jury selection complete and a last-minute motions hearing out of the way, Karen Read's retrial on murder and other charges in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe is finally set to kick off with opening statements next week.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Wording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wording. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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