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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
Homemade laundry detergent recipe without borax Borax is a divisive ingredient in green-cleaning circles.
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Ryan Brennan
may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
What to know about DIY laundry detergent Most recipes call for ½ to 1 cup per full load.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The snow, combined with temperatures that dropped significantly from Tuesday into Wednesday, was the perfect recipe to make that snow stick to surfaces, including trees.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Those looking to do just that can try this recipe for Beef Burgers With Onions, Spinach, Ketchup, and Blue Cheese from Lines+Angles.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan
may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
What to know about DIY laundry detergent Most recipes call for ½ to 1 cup per full load.
—Ryan Brennan
may 13, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The snow, combined with temperatures that dropped significantly from Tuesday into Wednesday, was the perfect recipe to make that snow stick to surfaces, including trees.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Those looking to do just that can try this recipe for Beef Burgers With Onions, Spinach, Ketchup, and Blue Cheese from Lines+Angles.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recipe
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Second, in terms of transportation methods, growing uncertainty around air travel has led European travelers to consider alternatives such as rail.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Any attempt by a participant, or any other person, to participate using more than one dog/pet, using any method, may result in disqualification by Sponsor, in its sole discretion.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Maung Nu Sein needs fuel to plow, and fertilizer to nourish his rice as planting season approaches.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Artistic reveal tease The Atlanta Falcons tapped the approach used by the social media account (at)ArtButMakeItSports to preview their schedule release.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The strategy has already proven effective for other retail categories.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The real test is whether those investments are pursued as isolated initiatives or as parts of one coherent strategy for managing growth in volatility while earning customer trust.—
Marcus Balzereit,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Insurers, hospitals, and policy experts took issue with the methodology Paragon used to estimate improper enrollments, saying they likely were vastly overestimated.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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For example, a tokenized Treasury bill still requires a price, a yield curve and a valuation methodology, all of which must be sourced off-chain and then delivered with cryptographic assurances about provenance and licensing.—
Mike Cahill,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Machine learning is a technique that has been used for over 20 years to improve demand forecasting and inventory planning.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The potatoes are parcooked in the microwave, then finished in a grill basket, a technique that impressed our test kitchen with its simplicity.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Either way, grab a drink or coffee at the lobby bar or stroll an expansive veranda outfitted with fire pits, walking paths, and the aforementioned ocean view before your room is ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Recipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recipe. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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