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 said, there are plenty of no-light gel formulas made for at-home use that deliver a smooth, glossy finish without a lamp.
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Implementing the administration's complex partial funding formula presents enormous procedural challenges for states, which administer the program that serves 42 million Americans.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Since that day, Owen has restocked the pantry daily — filling bins with nonperishables, diapers and formula.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Both Sherrill and Spanberger, who were Capitol Hill roommates, represent the more moderate wing of the Democratic party, and many party strategists are likely to point to their campaigns as the formula for winning in competitive states in next year’s midterm elections.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Implementing the administration's complex partial funding formula presents enormous procedural challenges for states, which administer the program that serves 42 million Americans.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Since that day, Owen has restocked the pantry daily — filling bins with nonperishables, diapers and formula.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Both Sherrill and Spanberger, who were Capitol Hill roommates, represent the more moderate wing of the Democratic party, and many party strategists are likely to point to their campaigns as the formula for winning in competitive states in next year’s midterm elections.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
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Begin the recipe ahead of time by cooking the potatoes in advance and adding the remaining ingredients while reheating.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Includes quirky facts, adages, advice, quotes and proverbs, as well as articles about mistletoe, bird nests, perennials, timekeeping, recipes and more.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Their decision has highlighted deep divisions over legislative priorities and political strategy as lawmakers scramble to resolve the shutdown and address its nationwide consequences.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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What happened next, this time, was strange, and not uniformly validating for the Democrats’ strategy.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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But each has slightly different procedures for what customers should do when their flights are canceled.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Some suffer from infected wounds or complications of surgical procedures already performed in El Fasher amid desperate conditions with virtually no access to medical supplies and drugs.—
Guy Davies,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuit states that camp officials announced plans to reopen next summer even though the body of one camper, 8-year-old Cile Steward, remains missing.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Researchers have demonstrated that aqueous zinc-ion batteries can offer long-term cycling stability and higher energy density with a new method.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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From there, make a deposit with a secure payment method, like a credit card.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The research team claimed that this approach enables AeroMap to capture the main effects of drag without the high computing demands of more detailed simulations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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This uneven approach means leaders can’t take a one-size-fits-all approach.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cherki is a dying breed of player, particularly now he’s been transferred to a Premier League which has moved away from off-the-cuff dribblers and towards set-play schemes.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Another worker operates the machine’s main controller, using a programming scheme for 3D printers called G-code to tell the printer what to build and how to build it.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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