as in recipe
a set or series of actions or components that lead to a particular result
The formula for the area of a rectangle is simple: multiply the width by the height. Hard work and dedication is a surefire formula for success.
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But critics say the formula doesn’t fully appreciate the challenges of rural districts — communities that are small population-wise but mid-sized-to-large geographically.
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Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Infused with mulberry-leaf and mountain-yam extracts, this formula will help keep your skin hydrated throughout the cleansing process to maintain a healthy moisture barrier.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
Those savings targets are based on formulas meant to shrink the amount Californians use for indoor water use such as bathing and dish washing, and outdoor water use for landscaping depending on regional climate, over time.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Trading the best and youngest player in a deal is not a formula for climbing out of the rut the Sabres are in.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
Infused with mulberry-leaf and mountain-yam extracts, this formula will help keep your skin hydrated throughout the cleansing process to maintain a healthy moisture barrier.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
Those savings targets are based on formulas meant to shrink the amount Californians use for indoor water use such as bathing and dish washing, and outdoor water use for landscaping depending on regional climate, over time.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Trading the best and youngest player in a deal is not a formula for climbing out of the rut the Sabres are in.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
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Flavorful options: The simple base recipe also leaves plenty of room for your creativity to run wild.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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This recipe is a twist on the original Mississippi pot roast recipe, using a pork shoulder roast and onion soup mix.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Many were invited to the White House last week to discuss strategies for how to boost Trump.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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European leaders, already recalibrating their defense strategies, will likely seek stronger partnerships outside of Washington's shifting stance.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Agencies conducting mass layoffs for reorganization purposes must go through certain procedures, including providing employees with 60 days' notice.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Gene therapies often require complicated procedures to deliver them.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, the German plan went awry, per the memorial website.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The plan Friday was for Zelensky to sign a new version of the deal as part of a plan to end the war.—
Alex Isenstadt,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
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Ferrazzi introduces methods like stress testing, where team members openly challenge ideas in a structured format to refine decision-making. Build Psychological Safety First – For negotiation to be effective, team members must feel safe voicing concerns.—
Kwame Christian,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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People who received any of the three methods of misinformation training performed better than those who did not, the results showed.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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But one policy approach emerged as most critical: a reduction in the total amount of global plastic production.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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What’s needed is comprehensive, nationwide reform that takes a holistic approach to a complex marketplace and introduces greater transparency.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The 22-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury came after a yearslong federal investigation and alleged Madigan participated in an array of bribery and extortion schemes from 2011 to 2019 aimed at using the power of his office for personal gain.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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On Friday, Reardon tossed the case against Mario Juarez, the longtime political operative and twice-failed Oakland City Council candidate who claimed to have been the target of an extortion scheme by Price.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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