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
But hinging entire entertainment ecosystems on the same formula waters down both expectations and results for TV dramas.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
With a glass-like finish, the formula is buildable — meaning the red pigment is subtle — and nonsticky with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe and rose quartz.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
The formula looks like this: Cost = (power (in watts) x time (in hours)) / 1,000 x cost of one kilowatt-hour.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
But Salha said that baby formula is difficult to access, either due to a lack of availability or prohibitively high prices.
—Guy Davies, ABC News, 22 July 2025
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
With a glass-like finish, the formula is buildable — meaning the red pigment is subtle — and nonsticky with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe and rose quartz.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
The formula looks like this: Cost = (power (in watts) x time (in hours)) / 1,000 x cost of one kilowatt-hour.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
But Salha said that baby formula is difficult to access, either due to a lack of availability or prohibitively high prices.
—Guy Davies, ABC News, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
Noun
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To make this recipe go faster, prep the ingredients while soaking the skewers.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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Cowboy recipes are known for their heartiness and bold flavors.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Neither the city's Office of Public Health and Safety nor the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department agreed to requests for interviews about the situation on Leonard Street and the city's evolving strategy for managing homeless camps.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Penske Media Corporation has announced that Craig Perreault, PMC’s chief strategy officer, has been promoted to the role of president of media and corporate development.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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While the visit to her home country was meant to last just 10 days, complications from a previous procedure grounded her for six months.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Both organizations emphasized improvements made to welfare systems and reporting procedures since 2016, when Endemol merged with Shine, and again in 2020 when Banijay acquired Endemol Shine.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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The first headline came from PepsiCo, which on Monday shared plans to launch a prebiotic version of its namesake cola this fall.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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In 2022, Ethereum replaced its old transaction validation method, proof-of-work — where armies of computers competed to solve puzzles — with proof-of-stake, where users lock up their ether as collateral to help secure the network.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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The most successful method of control in small gardens is trapping, says Pierce.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Cora certainly understands this process as the deadline approaches and what Boston is capable of if chief baseball officer Craig Breslow can add reinforcements.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The best measurement isn't necessarily the most complex, but rather the approach that most faithfully represents the marketing dynamics marketers already know to be true.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The scheme requires drivers to pay a fee—based on the time and duration of their visit and their vehicle type—to enter the lower part of Manhattan, from the southern end of Central Park to the city’s financial district.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Singer took in more than $25 million from his clients as part of the scheme, paid bribes totaling more than $7 million and used more than $15 million for his own benefit, according to prosecutors.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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