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
When the Cubs have a lead, Counsell goes to a reliable late-game formula with relievers Julian Merryweather, Porter Hodge and Ryan Pressly.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Generally, if an individual’s income tops $34,000 or a joint return’s income is more than $44,000 under the federal formula for such calculations, up to 85% of their benefits can be subject to taxation.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The hydrating lip glosses feature a non-sticky formula and promise long-lasting shine and moisture.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
In mid-March, a judge in Missouri ordered a re-trial in a case that Abbott and its rival Reckitt won in November , beating back allegations that their specialized formulas for premature babies caused a severe intestinal illness known as necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Generally, if an individual’s income tops $34,000 or a joint return’s income is more than $44,000 under the federal formula for such calculations, up to 85% of their benefits can be subject to taxation.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The hydrating lip glosses feature a non-sticky formula and promise long-lasting shine and moisture.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025
In mid-March, a judge in Missouri ordered a re-trial in a case that Abbott and its rival Reckitt won in November , beating back allegations that their specialized formulas for premature babies caused a severe intestinal illness known as necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
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Here’s a quick and easy shiitake mushrooms recipe that takes just a few minutes to make.—
Dr. Steven Gundry,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Each bottle is accompanied with flavor profile, tasting notes and creative recipes, some of which are mind blowing.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, Keena said that strategy may not be as effective this time around.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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And while Orban has boasted that his party has shared his strategies with Trump advisers, Kreko doubts the help was very meaningful.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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In it, Harvard argues the government's actions, including freezing more than $2.2 billion in federal funding, violate the First Amendment and don't follow legal procedures.—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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The suit claims that the government's demands for input on Harvard's hiring and admissions violate the university's First Amendment rights, and that the funding freeze hasn't followed the procedures laid out in federal law.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump has upended the global trading system that has been in place for over 75 years with a plan for tariffs on products from across the world.—
Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Amid an atmosphere of near-zero interest rates, venture-capital investors were drawn to grand plans and messianic visions, both of which Thurston was skilled at providing.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 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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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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Another approach: pen a sweet letter to read aloud that your better half can later hold onto as a keepsake.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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Detroit is a turnover-prone team, and the Knicks’ approach defensively, while risky against someone of Cunningham’s abilities, was conducive to forcing the offense into a mistake.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Nearly 30 years ago California legislators faced a test of their integrity in voting for an electricity deregulation scheme that ratepayers are still paying for.—
Jamie Court,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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And perhaps the most frustrating and ironic aspect about these potential cuts is that in the scheme of the U.S. government’s overall budget, Mars gets much more of the planetary science budget than Venus.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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