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 formula for net promoter scores is promoters (those who rated the program a nine or 10) minus detractors (ratings of one through six), divided by respondents.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
For the first time, the formula allows the state to understand how well funded each university is compared with their unique needs.
—John Cullerton, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Despite claims to the contrary, these layoffs included dozens of scientists who conduct quality control and proficiency testing on everything from infant formula to dairy products and pet foods.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Pro tip: The brand recommends rubbing the formula between the fingers before applying it to activate its pigments.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 May 2025
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
For the first time, the formula allows the state to understand how well funded each university is compared with their unique needs.
—John Cullerton, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Despite claims to the contrary, these layoffs included dozens of scientists who conduct quality control and proficiency testing on everything from infant formula to dairy products and pet foods.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025
Pro tip: The brand recommends rubbing the formula between the fingers before applying it to activate its pigments.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
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The pizza is Neapolitan-style, while the pasta dishes focus on regional recipes made with artisanal pasta.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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In Ali Slagle’s recipe, rendered chicken skin makes crispy chicken thighs and the ideal fat for sautéing the peas and pickled chiles.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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And some experts worry that the recent decline could be slowed or stopped by reductions in federal funding and the public health workforce, or a shift away from the strategies that seem to be working.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Other countries are moving quickly, and without a national strategy, the U.S. risks falling behind.—
Jack Dongarra,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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Assessing risks and carrying out checks The fraud risks within a supply chain are unique to each business, and objective assessment of the likelihood of your trading activities contributing to fraud is an essential first step to developing effective due diligence procedures.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Saving Nora requires building her a new aorta and a stapling procedure that goes against everything Teddy knows about heart surgery.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 May 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 May 2025
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Connecticut adopted a phase out and ban plan for PFAs in 2024.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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It is processed using a chrome tanning method to preserve its natural texture, then shrunk using special agents instead of heat to retain the organic grain and wrinkles.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Hippler is allowing the account’s click activity pertaining to knives and knife accessories, the payment method used, and details of items in the cart, including all items added to the cart and removed from the cart or wish listed in the shopping bag.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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In the competitive world of alternative investments, SWI Group has distinguished itself through an approach that emphasizes local market knowledge as a key differentiator.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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But as far as my approach to the course, not really.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Hometown’s stock price rose by more than 900% during the scheme.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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In 2021 and 2022, Robinson received about $76,000 through the bogus billing scheme, according to prosecutors.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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