recipes

noun

plural of recipe
as in methods
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 recipes The standard way to shop usually means picking recipes first, making a list, and buying those exact ingredients regardless of price. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026 Owner Audrey Dixon, niece of original owner Jana Howell, is selling the original recipes of the popular sugar cookies, cupcakes, cake balls, cheesecakes and cookie cakes. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 Older recipes call for using corn that has just started to dry on the cobs, but is not yet dry enough to mill into cornmeal. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 To celebrate this status, the city hosts an annual summer festival that’s more than a sampling of strawberry recipes. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Fatty Arbuckle’s rotates a variety of craft cocktails throughout the year, consisting of classic cocktail recipes and custom mixologist creations. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Given the same ingredients, a new cook may look up recipes in a book, or just try many things. — Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Online resources, such as those offered by the American Diabetes Association, can provide ideas for recipes as well as information about nutrition and management of specific health conditions. — Minakshi Raj, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 Find more fresh watermelon recipes and our seasonal roundup of Farmers Market Challenge recipes this way. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recipes
  1. methods
  2. strategies
  3. approaches
  4. techniques
  5. methodologies
  6. ways
Noun
  • This allows engineers to test processing stages, collect operating data and refine methods before production is expanded.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The recycling alliance also hides its methods for determining the fees, the lawsuit said.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
Definition of methods
Noun
  • Government officials met late Monday to talk about strategies as two backhoes continue cleanup efforts while a powerful smell envelops the area.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Over time, your media outreach experiences can influence everything from day-to-day decisions to broader communications strategies.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • If tablet and laptop are to draw closer, balancing the two approaches in a single app could be the worst of both worlds.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • As the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches, Atlanta native Andrew Aydin recalls the day in late September when the devastating storm struck his community in Western North Carolina.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of approaches
Noun
  • Basic techniques, the company said, like weak passwords and unauthenticated endpoints.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Skilled Photoshop artists spent years mastering masking, selections and retouching techniques, only to watch AI remove a complex background with a single click.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of techniques
Noun
  • Valuation methodologies for alternative investments will typically involve a combination of financial modeling, comparable transactions and information from the investment manager.
    — Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The launch solves a real problem in the sustainability reporting world, which is fragmented requests and inconsistent methodologies.
    — Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of methodologies
Noun
  • Many schools don’t devote nearly enough time to letting kids play, which is one of the key ways primary school-age children learn.
    — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Without further ado, here's six ways to style loafers and mom-jeans through fall 2026 without letting go of all your favorite summer trends and hero pieces.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of ways

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