Thesaurus results for PHRASING

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noun

ˈfrā-ziŋ

Definition of phrasing

as in voice

an act, process, or means of putting something into words research has shown that the phrasing of the question on certain hot-button issues greatly influences the response

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as in diction

the way in which something is put into words a particularly delicate and careful phrasing of the statement regarding the nature of the couple's relationship

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phrasing

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verb

present participle of phrase

as in saying

to convey in appropriate or telling terms he had trouble thinking of how to phrase his question for the visiting dignitary

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Recent Examples of phrasing

Noun

Despite the ribald phrasing, this kind of question is not entirely uncommon at Memphis’s World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 The phrasing came straight from Parliament’s own Declaratory Act of 1766, passed on the same day the Stamp Act was repealed. — Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Verb

But that should be phrasing that should never be used. — Jack Fink, CBS News, 3 May 2026 The nonprofit group, whose name mirrors phrasing that has been used in Bennet’s campaign messaging, does not disclose its donors. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for phrasing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for phrasing

Noun

Josh Stevens was the lone voice supporting the projects that have come nationally under scrutiny for noise and pressure on public water and energy systems.

— Joe Holden, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Deep in the cornfields of northeast Iowa, a cacophony of voices loudly whispered to build a permanent baseball stadium.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of voice

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

Noun

The thermoplastic elastomer is between 50-85 percent bio-based, depending on the formulation, according to a DIN certification based on ASTM testing.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Quality matters; seek full-spectrum oil, fast-acting formulations, and solventless extraction.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of formulation

Noun

As if the constant barrage of political ads wasn't enough, some WCCO viewers are particularly bothered by the language candidates are using.

— Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Venus, planet of money and values, in your 2nd House of Resources opposes nebulous Neptune in your 8th House of Intimacy, so costs need clear language.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of language

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

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

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