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
That formula dropped the Rockies to 4-25 in a season that has already spiraled out of control.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
The simple formula subtracts a player’s batting average from his slugging percentage.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The key to success is finding the best glycolic acid formula for your skin’s needs and goals, which includes figuring out the right format and concentration of acid.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
The cleaning pro advises opting for a formula that is specifically suited for stone care instead.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025
The simple formula subtracts a player’s batting average from his slugging percentage.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The key to success is finding the best glycolic acid formula for your skin’s needs and goals, which includes figuring out the right format and concentration of acid.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
The cleaning pro advises opting for a formula that is specifically suited for stone care instead.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
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Needle recommends focusing on novel experiences — such as trying a new class together, going on a hike or even just cooking a new recipe — to reignite connection and excitement.—
Ian Kerner,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Here’s a recipe for Grandmother’s Sicilian-style stuffed artichokes (and how to trim them).—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In a memo, the agency called for strategies to improve access to the medications in countries that are low- and middle-income, Reuters summarized.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Harvard has sued the Trump administration, claiming the government's actions, including freezing some of the university's federal funding, violate the First Amendment and don't follow proper procedure.—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Virginia Tech: Starter Kyron Drones underwent an undisclosed medical procedure that kept him out for the latter part of spring practice.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The up arrows first turned down in February when Trump and his administration rolled out tariff plans for Mexico and Canada.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The aggressive tariff plan fueled fears of inflation and reduced global demand for U.S. Treasuries, as foreign investors anticipated trade disruptions and higher borrowing costs.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Suitable for all skin types, these double-sided pads act as both a hydration and brightening boost as well as a gentle method of exfoliation.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Use strong authentication methods for the Kubernetes API to help prevent attackers from gaining access to the cluster even if valid credentials such as kubeconfig are obtained.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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While a streamlined approach to the extraction shooter genre from the studio behind Halo and Destiny sounds like a recipe for casual and hardcore gamer gold, the execution leaves all the hype behind.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Shifting financial burdens to states is a general theme of the document, an approach that will ultimately hit the poorest states hardest, even though these had very high percentages of Trump voters.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Los Angeles doubled down on a defensive scheme that largely left Gobert unattended in an effort to account for Anthony Edwards.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2025
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The fraud scheme The murder was part of a broader financial fraud scheme.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
1 May 2025
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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