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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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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Trump has confirmed what could be one of the largest mobilization strategies for the party-- a 'midterm convention' ahead of the 2026 races.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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This past summer, the filmmakers embarked on a cross-country tour, meeting with executives at major theater chains to screen the film and outline their marketing and self-distribution strategy.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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In this case, the majority of the court reached for an issue no one presented, setting aside the normal procedure of dealing only with the facts and questions presented by the litigants, Wood said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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The department is responsible for ensuring safety protocols are followed through every stage of spacecraft development and testing, and when scientists and engineers interface with potential hazards like high-pressure procedures, vacuum chambers, radioactive materials and heavyweight hardware.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The plan, passed by the State Assembly (57-20) and State Senate (30-8) along party lines in August, is designed to give Democrats a stronger advantage in several key congressional races.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Currently, plans for new affordable housing are also often subject to long approval processes involving city agencies and the City Council.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 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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In the below example, against Real Oviedo’s zonal scheme protecting the six-yard box, three players run away from goal and one to the near-post to attack Marcus Rashford’s outswinger, resulting in Araujo scoring.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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All of that has left the Heat seeking answers in the immediate aftermath of Rozier’s Thursday arrest stemming from his alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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