articulated 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of articulatednext
as in enunciated

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

articulated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of articulate
1
as in spoke
to utter clearly and distinctly uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in expressed
to convey in appropriate or telling terms an essay that masterfully articulates the case for a greater commitment to space exploration

Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in uttered
to express (a thought or emotion) in words I'm not articulating my thoughts very well

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of articulated
Adjective
Moving components separated cleanly, while articulated sections operated freely without requiring additional post-processing. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026 Here in Sacramento, Allora offers a fully articulated vegetarian and vegan prix fixe menu, with multiple options for each course. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
The track has a complete thesis about the ups and downs of art making, articulated almost entirely in sound. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 That really is the issue, as the White House articulated and the NATO summit confirmed, and that is Iran cannot be permitted to have a nuclear weapon. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for articulated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulated
  1. enunciated
  2. expressed
  3. said
  4. uttered
  5. voiced
  6. stated
  7. told
  8. pronounced
Adjective
  • Lightfoot’s vocals were added later, as his crisply enunciated singing, vivid lyrics and Irish-style folk melody sold the storytelling.
    — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Definition of enunciated
Verb
  • Inde Navarrette, who had expressed interest in Mystique, was a surprise reveal as Rogue.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In the post’s caption, Love expressed her desire to return to the stage.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of expressed
Verb
  • Shortly after arrival at the hospital, deputies said that 8-year-old Camila Leon had succumbed to her injuries.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Another person, Robert Zanolla, faces charges of felony conspiracy and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as related misdemeanors, the office said.
    — Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of said
Verb
  • Hochman detailed a number of prosecutions, including the sentence of one man to a life sentence plus seven years with the possibility of parole for a March 23 attack, during which racial epithets were uttered.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • After so many games this season, some version of that adage, a verbal shrug and a nod to how unpredictable the sport is, has been uttered in the Padres clubhouse.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
Definition of uttered
Adjective
  • Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 23 July 2025
  • Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.
    — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 24 May 2025
Definition of voiced
Verb
  • Dining out, unless it is clearly stated as a treat for a birthday or anniversary, is always dutch treat, no matter who suggested it or who made the reservations.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Chicago Fire Department paramedics took the man to a hospital, the memo stated, where Holden and Brown were among a group of officers who assembled in the man’s hospital room.
    — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of stated
Verb
  • Dallas appellate attorney David Coale, who has handled appeals for decades, told CBS News Texas after the trial that Anthony's team could have several strong arguments over whether the trial was handled correctly.
    — CBS Texas Staff, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Nearly an hour after Nolan was last seen, friends on one of the boats noticed its bilge pump had failed and water was rapidly filling the hull, Tyler Cox and Edward Paltzik, attorneys for the friends, told CNN.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of told
Adjective
  • There was a pronounced decrease in applicants from Asia and Africa, according to new Common App data released Thursday.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Within two weeks, my neck was noticeably softer, and my deep ridges appeared less pronounced.
    — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pronounced

Browse Nearby Words

articulate
articulated
articulateness
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Articulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/articulated. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on articulated

Nglish: Translation of articulated for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of august

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

How to Pronounce the Trickiest Menu Items

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Words of the Week - Aug. 21

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
alt-684346df967d5
Add A Letter Quiz Pick the letter that goes in the same spot in fou...
See All