recipe

noun

ˈre-sə-(ˌ)pē How to pronounce recipe (audio)
Definition of recipenext
as in method
the means or procedure for doing something her recipe for attaining financial security is to save money, invest wisely, and live well within her means

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Recent Examples of recipe That’s not a recipe for a really good team who advances in the NCAA Tournament. — Mcclain Baxley, AJC.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Crofton Cast-Iron Dutch Oven There are a million uses for a Dutch oven over the holiday season, from making stunning desserts to baking homemade bread to preparing Grandma’s go-to stew recipe. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026 Save the leftovers for another of our favorite pumpkin purée recipes. — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 Because going through the motions for three quarters is a recipe for disaster, even if the Knicks were the comeback kids all through their NBA Finals run. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recipe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recipe
  1. method
  2. approach
  3. strategy
  4. methodology
  5. technique
  6. way
Noun
  • After the issue was identified, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office directed districts to pause electronic disbursements using BM Technologies and issue paper checks or other payment methods instead.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • As can be seen below, Quandell has even come up with a method of sleeping in the thing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of method
Noun
  • If the song titles didn’t give it away, Brat Star’s hyper-referential writing takes a Letterboxd-native approach.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The program has encountered substantial cost growth and delays, prompting the Pentagon to restructure its development approach.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of approach
Noun
  • Japan has rejigged its incentives scheme for international productions as part of the bold IP360 national strategy to boost its content sector.
    — Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The openings, on Monday, signal a shift in strategy from social media to physical retail.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of strategy
Noun
  • Testing methodology Extreme forces driving modern aerospace and defense systems expose structural materials to rapid deformation, crushing pressure, and sudden failure.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • But the methodology Benson and her co-authors used to reach those conclusions 21 years ago has not been generally understood.
    — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of methodology
Noun
  • Third-party kernel exploitation experts consulted by the team also considered the techniques new.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Treatments blend Western techniques with Japanese sensibility—classic, unhurried and deeply restorative.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of technique
Noun
  • This also had a boat trip included, a lovely way to cool off after a day walking Barcelona’s lanes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Charlotte won the rebound battle 51 to 44, but left the Pistons open way too often and were sloppy with the ball, committing 25 turnovers.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of way

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