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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Recent Examples of formula
The formula was developed by the NFL Management Council.
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Cale Clinton, The Athletic, 12 Mar. 2025
Her formula calls for a 9-by-5-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pan.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
Some formulas even plump and hydrate, keeping lips comfortable all day.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
Use about 1/4 cup of 10-10-10 per average-sized bush and follow label directions for rose-specific formulas.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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Cale Clinton, The Athletic, 12 Mar. 2025
Her formula calls for a 9-by-5-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pan.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
Some formulas even plump and hydrate, keeping lips comfortable all day.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
Use about 1/4 cup of 10-10-10 per average-sized bush and follow label directions for rose-specific formulas.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
Noun
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Winging it or making emotional decisions are recipes for turbulence, instability, and anxiety.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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This simple sheet pan recipe delivers on all of those fronts.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Leadership strategies that involve coercion, and emphasize punishment, don’t feel very modern.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The fissure shattered the message of unity Democrats were hoping to convey coming out of their annual strategy retreat this week.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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Arakawa had brought the kelpie mix named Zinna home from a veterinary hospital on Feb. 9 after a procedure, Mendoza said.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Biodynamics is also proactive and adopts a similar mindset of working with the land, however, it is based on a specific set of ideas, and a fairly rigid procedure that has not been updated in 100 years.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Hendrick can quickly turn a design plan into a product, Lampe said.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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For more information, call (855) 437-3243 to reach a Fannie Mae housing counselor who can provide a needs assessment and create a personalized recovery plan.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 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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Starmer convened the meeting, the second in two weeks, as a means of helping Ukraine in the face of a change of approach by the U.S., following the return of Trump, as well as gauging support for any future possible peacekeeping mission.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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This proactive approach not only prevents problems at their source but creates a foundation for ongoing innovation and improvement.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The military declares martial law in the town as Daniels and his fellow scientists race to develop a cure, even as the nefarious McClintock schemes to bomb Cedar Creek to smithereens to contain the virus.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The White Van is a kinetic heist thriller following a troubled young woman who is lured into a criminal scheme that leaves her wanted for bank robbery and hunted by a corrupt cop who doesn’t want justice – but wants the money for himself.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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