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adjective

as in speaking

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verb

present participle of articulate
1
as in expressing
to utter clearly and distinctly uses a very measured tone and articulates every syllable when issuing scoldings

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

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3
as in uttering
to express (a thought or emotion) in words I'm not articulating my thoughts very well

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Recent Examples of articulating
Adjective
Menon was positioned on an articulating portable foot restraint (APFR) atop a worksite interface (WIFEX), providing a stable angle to work from the truss. — Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026 SkyCarrier is an autonomous drone launch-and-recovery system housed in a protective container that unfolds into an articulating landing pad. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 Experts advise optimizing your profile with a clear headline and 'about' section articulating value and target audience, pinning strong evidence. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 The suspension feels thoroughly modern, articulating over road irregularities with ease. — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 Because the company set aside 30% of shares for retail investors, a much higher allocation than typical IPOs, Johnsen will have heavy lifting to do in articulating SpaceX’s role in the space and AI sectors. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 June 2026 An articulating arm, secured to the top of the shaft, attaches to a VESA bracket that screws into the back of the monitor's chassis. — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026 All Campinawe models are built for off-road use, but the Adventure is of course the most rugged and features a 4,850-lb Cruisemaster independent suspension with 3-in lift, Lock 'n' Roll articulating hitch coupler, 33-in all-terrain tires and wraparound fender steps. — C.c. Weiss may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026 The console’s kickstand is nice, but Mechanism’s Gaming Pillow is better, since its articulating arm can suspend the console at eye level while its plush bottom rests on my lap. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 28 May 2026
Verb
Park excels at articulating the importance and immediacy of youth, when bonds carry an extra intensity that makes breaking them feel bigger than life. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 DeepSeek’s January 2025 announcement compelled many observers to acknowledge a trajectory that Beijing had been articulating through industrial policies, successive Five-Year Plans, and national technology strategies for more than a decade. — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 People who may have been exceptional within their roles and are confident in articulating their experiences within a verbal setting may often struggle to express this within the two pages of a resume. — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Can continental powers respond to such challenges by articulating a new European sense of purpose—one not determined by Europe’s decades-long dependence on the United States? — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 Yes, this is an especially colorful way of articulating more or less what all early-stage VCs are looking for—entrepreneurs who can barrel through, adapt, and ultimately thrive. — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 8 July 2026 The presence of a man who may have been a Muslim suggests that, in a canvas that also contains Jews and Christians, the Dutch artist was articulating a message of tolerance. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026 Na drew a parallel to his earlier work while articulating the film’s underlying concern. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 June 2026 Moore did a good job on Maher’s show of articulating the problems with closed primaries. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for articulating
  1. speaking
  2. expressing
  3. saying
  4. uttering
  5. articulate
  6. putting
  7. talking
  8. stating
Adjective
  • Eun-sae, who has heard Tae-ha speaking Korean, speeds up on her motorbike to whisk Tae-ha away from danger.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Guardian noted in an interview with Cox published on Monday, June 15 that the Emmy winner has lost 90% of her income, pointing to hosting contracts ending, less speaking engagements and a lack of opportunity in academia.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Definition of speaking
Verb
  • Some of the people were expressing concern whether the aging ferry could handle strong waves, according to the video.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Every bag the dancers carried into rehearsal — from Trader Joe’s totes to a Target shopper — overflowed with layer upon layer of real ballet core, each piece serving a purpose for that dancer’s practice, but also expressing something more personal.
    — Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of expressing
Verb
  • The justice ministry rejected the criticism, saying the proceedings complied with Syrian law and included the participation of victims and their representatives.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Some have dubbed the cover itself as racist, while others are saying Blanco’s non-Latin background as the problem.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of saying
Verb
  • The other was a tearing beauty, a creature so lovely that one look at her sent young men’s blood pressure skyward and set them to uttering wild, hoarse cries and tearing telephone directories apart with the bare hands.
    — John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • All season, Shamea and Porsha have circled each other, barely uttering a direct word, but the tensions seep to the rest of the group, trickling into every interaction.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Definition of uttering
Adjective
  • Very opinionated and articulate, and seems more interested in the idea behind the idea, rather than the actual idea itself.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Published in late 2018—the very moment the Andy Rubin scandal broke and sparked the Google Walkout—this book gave us language for something many of us had sensed but couldn’t yet articulate.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of articulate
Verb
  • Blanchard says putting guardsmen in those relatively safe areas allows local police to concentrate more officers in parts of the city where crime is higher.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That lets Nvidia expand its customers' buying power without putting every project on its own balance sheet.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of putting
Verb
  • Two economists talking Acemoglu points to his relationship with his former colleague and fellow star economist, Stanford’s Erik Brynjolffson, as a model for how the AI debate could go.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But how much eye contact is the appropriate amount when talking or listening to another person?
    — Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of talking
Verb
  • McGee, 41, confirmed the news via Instagram, stating this will be the last fight on his current contract.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The local government is spending at least $1 million to expand shelter capacity, with city leadership stating that the encampments are too dangerous for everyone involved to stay open.
    — Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of stating

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