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formulating

VERB

plan, specify systematically

Synonyms

STRONGEST

codify define develop devise draft draw up forge map prepare work out

STRONG

coin compose concoct contrive couch detail evolve express frame hatch indite invent make originate particularize phrase put systematize vamp work

WEAK

cook up dream up give form to make up set down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganize

STRONG

destroy halt raze ruin stop

Example Sentences

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You’re not formulating an answer when you’re watching a movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“A lot of people spend a lot of time and effort to help us with formulating what our agenda is,” Chair Rich Jones said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Moscow was "formulating its position" and declined to comment on the specifics of the latest plan.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

I tell my students not to use AI — there is something about that process, about formulating one’s thoughts by writing them, that is essential.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

Hazel could almost see the gears turning inside the queen’s head, formulating a plan.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan