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 From Christmas cocktails and tree-trimming ideas to gift wrapping, recipes, and musical moments, each segment adds warmth, fun, and fresh inspiration. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026 Read on below for Simmons' recipes for everything from focaccia to jam and a jarred baking mix, and bring them along to your next party. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 Each week the items will change, and students choose all of the recipes. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Save your favorite Better Homes & Gardens vegetable recipes in one place using MyRecipes. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026 Save the leftovers for another of our favorite pumpkin purée recipes. — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026 Chefs from both casinos are learning recipes and techniques directly from the Indigena team. — Derek James, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Vinegar, sake and other experimental recipes give experienced makers further directions to explore. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 Her recipes were also featured heavily on her Netflix series With Love, Meghan. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recipes
  1. methods
  2. strategies
  3. approaches
  4. techniques
  5. methodologies
  6. ways
Noun
  • These included methods for placing objects inside kernel memory caches, improving exploit reliability and obtaining privilege escalation through data-only attacks.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In Singapore, Zechariah Chan, a partner at law firm Lee & Lee, said protecting trade secrets can be particularly difficult in the semiconductor industry, where proprietary knowledge often involves intangible manufacturing techniques and methods.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of methods
Noun
  • But if the problems are well-known from human decision-making, so too are the strategies to counteract them.
    — Keren Yarhi-Milo, Time, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The filmmakers considered various strategies for capturing footage.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of strategies
Noun
  • Labat says that the more music — aided by artificial intelligence and technology — has moved away from simple approaches to lyrics and melodies, the more he’s been drawn back to them.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026
  • With just weeks left in the fall season, Timberland has already gotten off to a strong start as winter approaches.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of approaches
Noun
  • The menu has been designed to take diners along the Silk Road (Constantinople was one of the route's westerly endpoints), fuelled by Turkish ingredients and Chinese cooking techniques.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Its development also demonstrates how advanced manufacturing techniques can simplify rocket engine production.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of techniques
Noun
  • The numbers can’t be compared apples to apples, however, as the methodologies and age ranges differed.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Among the topics covered in the course are tools and methodologies for collection documentation, provenance research, digitization, international cooperation, and how to trace cultural heritage objects.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of methodologies
Noun
  • This enables quantum systems to tackle certain problems in ways that may be difficult for classical computers.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Dailyacc Bandana Scarf Bold, patterned scarves are having a major moment this season—they’re one of the easiest ways to add a pop of color, pattern, and personality to an outfit without a lot of effort or investment.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of ways

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“Recipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recipes. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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