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
The high-contact, weaker-contact formula may work for a hitter like second baseman Luis Arraez, who collected three hits (all singles) in his return to action after being kicked in the hand on Saturday.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
This format hasn’t just become part of the winning formula of the Stepping Through Film USP, but has been noticed by marketing departments.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead of a typical pop formula, Amanda takes us to an EDM realm.
—Tara Klein, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
There have been a handful of stylistic variations on the Spirit Adrift formula over the years, and Infinite Illumination touches on most of them.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
This format hasn’t just become part of the winning formula of the Stepping Through Film USP, but has been noticed by marketing departments.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Instead of a typical pop formula, Amanda takes us to an EDM realm.
—Tara Klein, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
There have been a handful of stylistic variations on the Spirit Adrift formula over the years, and Infinite Illumination touches on most of them.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
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Below, check out a few of the recipes to recreate at home.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Some early testers have used Skills to quickly enter prompts to calculate protein macros in a recipe, generate side-by-side comparisons across multiple tabs while shopping, and summarize lengthy documents, Google adds.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Everything down to gear strategy had to account for the physical toll that seven marathons would inevitably have on her body.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The strategy spreads tourism spending across neighborhoods instead of concentrating it near match venues.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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After the procedure, doctors asked how his tremor felt.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Johns Hopkins notes, however, that disc replacement is still a relatively newer procedure and that long-term risk and outcome data are more limited than for traditional fusion.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Apple’s initial plans were to build a lighter version of the Vision Pro headset, but the company began prioritizing smart glasses around October last year, according to Gurman.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Right now, the plan is to cut all funding to the program, which could affect the availability of healthy food in some areas of San Francisco.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Several states have partnered with a company called ReUp that facilitates reenrollment through coaching and data tools that allow schools to refine outreach methods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Environment Minister Irene Vélez said the decision was reached because other methods to control their population have been expensive and unsuccessful, including neutering some of the animals or moving them to zoos.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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The heightened approach comes as UC Davis prepares to host its 112th Picnic Day, featuring more than 200 activities on campus.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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This approach keeps you comfortable while maintaining a polished, cohesive look.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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Gentry’s lean frame limits his play strength, and the role fit will vary wildly depending on the scheme, but going to tempt creative coaching staffs.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The players were not aware that they were being used as part of the scheme, officials said.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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