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 Blue Dream formula in particular offers a calming boost of hydration and softness to my complexion.
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
These muffins take that perfect formula to new heights.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Nearly $94 million will be distributed to 313 cities, villages, townships, counties and tribes under a formula in the recreational marijuana ballot proposal Michigan voters approved in 2018, according to the state Treasury.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Due to the bargaining unit’s unique salary formula, CHP officers’ pay has grown at a faster rate than that of other peace officers in California.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
These muffins take that perfect formula to new heights.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Nearly $94 million will be distributed to 313 cities, villages, townships, counties and tribes under a formula in the recreational marijuana ballot proposal Michigan voters approved in 2018, according to the state Treasury.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Due to the bargaining unit’s unique salary formula, CHP officers’ pay has grown at a faster rate than that of other peace officers in California.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
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If a pie isn't in the cards, this relatively easy pound cake recipe with a beautiful key lime glaze is a welcome substitution.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Practice is more than half the battle, but picking the right recipe to boost your confidence is just as important.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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The sale to real estate investment firm EPR Properties is part of Six Flags’ strategy to simplify what the company owns, strengthen its operations on parks with growth potential and pay down debt.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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These names are often picked for security purposes, strategy, morale and public perception.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Estrada Juarez is among many immigrants arrested for deportation at courthouses since last year, a practice that breaks from longstanding former procedure.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The issue was surrounding his leg amputation surgery, a procedure that involves stretching the muscles and suturing them to provide the bone with padding.—
Jacob Louraine,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Two people familiar with the contents of the meetings said that Weiss has regularly asked during the network’s 9 am morning calls if staff can share the latest updates on Iran, and what the network’s plans for coverage are.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The statement added that embassy personnel were sheltering in place and advised American citizens to review their emergency security plans.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Science Minister Chang Lih Kang said Monday that any radioactive waste generated within the next five years must be treated and neutralized by extracting thorium or other methods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The attacks included suicide missions — a method that Hamas operatives had learned from Hezbollah trainers in Lebanon.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Now, the hospital, which treats mostly people involved with the justice system, is expanding to alleviate the county’s overlapping mental health and homelessness crisis, in what proponents described as a more compassionate approach than in the past.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Little emphasized the need to ease property taxes in a letter accompanying his signature but criticized Moyle’s approach as rushed and overly complex.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ari Lauer is set to be sentenced Monday for assisting high-flying East Bay fraudsters Jeff and Paulette Carpoff and their company, DC Solar, pull off what the government says amounted to the largest criminal fraud scheme ever within the sprawling federal court district that includes Sacramento.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Do’s daughter as a condition of the bribery scheme.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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