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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

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

From BBC • May 17, 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

He raised the conch for a moment "Very well then. I suppose what's what is whether there are ghosts or not-" He thought for a moment, formulating the question.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding