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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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In his speech, Streeting said Labour had suffered from an "overcautiousness" when formulating policies in opposition.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

England have been formulating plans for warm-up matches before their three overseas Test trips next winter and there has been a midnight curfew in place for the white-ball team.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The bank denied the Journal’s reporting in January that a top Goldman executive told a few close associates he was formulating a contingency plan in which Ruemmler would leave later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

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

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

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan