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 slow-release retinol formula helps reduce tech neck and wrinkles from repetitive movements.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 27 May 2026
In addition to facial manipulation techniques and facial protocols, the duo found recipes for Renna’s skin care products, which served as inspiration for the Icon Skincare formulas.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Recently, though, Stärke was bought and its formula updated to not only streamline assembly, but ensure that the end product possesses as modern of a sports-car driving experience as possible.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The a2 Milk Company has voluntarily recalled three specific batches of infant formula after detecting a possible toxin, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 May 2026
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Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 27 May 2026
In addition to facial manipulation techniques and facial protocols, the duo found recipes for Renna’s skin care products, which served as inspiration for the Icon Skincare formulas.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Recently, though, Stärke was bought and its formula updated to not only streamline assembly, but ensure that the end product possesses as modern of a sports-car driving experience as possible.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The a2 Milk Company has voluntarily recalled three specific batches of infant formula after detecting a possible toxin, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
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But all roads lead back to the family carnitas recipe from their hometown of Uruapan in the Mexican state of Michoacán, the birthplace of the iconic dish.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Each is built to swap into any cocktail recipe — classic or experimental — at the same ratio as the full-proof version.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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No matter the motivation or trading strategy, going short is a bet that a stock will decline in price.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In general, Stearns’ strategy is a wise one.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Tigers ace Tarik Skubal returned to throwing barely a week after having the procedure and threw a simulated game 20 days after the surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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On land Vincent has also set up a solar panel above the beachside bar, with plans to add more to the staff quarters in order to reduce the island’s reliance on generators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The summer after eighth grade, both Celi and Elio have tech-centric plans (making content for social media in Celi’s case, gaming in Elio’s), but those plans are upended when their families separately crack down on screen time and send both kids to Mexico to experience life in the analog world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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All the soap and other bath amenities are organic and made in Mallorca following traditional artisanal methods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Styles shift, interfaces evolve, new best practices emerge and new production methods enter the workflow, but the core discipline is still the ability to create something that fits within a larger system.—
Goran Paun,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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This is also an excellent day for creative work or coming up with new approaches to medicine or something that is health-related.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The Ukrainian approach is born of a manpower crisis, where a smaller population has been ravaged by a devastating toll from four years of Russian invasion.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Rozier was arrested in October along with former NBA player Damon Jones, who pleaded guilty last month for his role in schemes to defraud major sportsbooks including DraftKings and FanDuel.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The storage scheme is no slouch, either.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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