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
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Chef Art Carl, IHOP’s vice president of culinary, said an IHOP restaurant team member came up with an earlier version of the recipe.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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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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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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That may be part of Williams’ strategy, because the Citi Open does not appear to be a one-off.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
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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Back in March, the Crüe was forced to postpone their Las Vegas residency so Neil could undergo a vocal procedure, though no specifics were given.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
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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Paige and Tim were originally supposed to get married in May 2020 — a plan that was derailed by COIVD-19, like so many others' nuptials.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Now, the state is making the firing squad its lead method of execution.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Though small, Calabash has a rather large claim: It’s been deemed the Seafood Capital of the World, thanks to a very specific method of frying fish and shrimp that involves a light dusting of flour or cornmeal before dunking it in hot oil.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 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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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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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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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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