formulate
verb
for·mu·late ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt 
formulated; formulating
1
2
a
: to develop a formula for the preparation of (something, such as a soap or plastic)
a plastic specially formulated to resist high temperatures
b
: to prepare according to a formula
formulate the vaccine against malaria
Examples of formulate in a Sentence
a plastic specially formulated to resist high temperatures the doctor was trying to formulate a good way to tell her that she would need surgery
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 It’s formulated to support heart health, bring about balanced electrolytes and ensure other well-functioning body systems. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026 Rifkin looped in her head chef, Lauren Egdahl, and the trio formulated the menu and planned operations ahead of Town Pump’s opening, though Rifkin’s team wasn’t involved in the day-to-day after that. —Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 The layouts were formulated in partnership with Landini Associates, the design company behind the full renovation of ALDI’s Australia and China stores, as well as the implementation of the small-format ALDI Corner Store. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulate
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 It’s formulated to support heart health, bring about balanced electrolytes and ensure other well-functioning body systems. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026 Rifkin looped in her head chef, Lauren Egdahl, and the trio formulated the menu and planned operations ahead of Town Pump’s opening, though Rifkin’s team wasn’t involved in the day-to-day after that. —Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 The layouts were formulated in partnership with Landini Associates, the design company behind the full renovation of ALDI’s Australia and China stores, as well as the implementation of the small-format ALDI Corner Store. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for formulate
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“Formulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/formulate. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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formulate
verb
for·mu·late ˈfȯr-myə-ˌlāt
formulated; formulating
1
: to express in a formula
2
: to put in systematic form : state definitely and clearly
formulate a plan
formulation
noun
ˌfȯr-myə-ˈlā-shən
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