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the means or procedure for doing something
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Recent Examples of recipes
Almond extract is classically used as a background flavor in traditional wedding cake recipes and in many bakery-style white or yellow cakes.
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Early recipes typically relied on pectin-rich fruits like apples and quinces to achieve a firm, set texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
People can submit family recipes to be included in a new Elgin community cookbook and share their favorite Elgin-centric stories and photos.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Here are recipes for some of the iconic snacks and cocktails.
—Ella Gonzales
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
In its statement to USA TODAY, the company said these changes should go into effect in 2027, adding that its core recipes and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have not changed.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Twenty years after her diagnosis, Stones manages the condition through regular exercise and good nutrition and advocates for bone health, developing bone-friendly recipes inspired by her love of baking and shared with the Royal Osteoporosis Society in the United Kingdom.
—Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Check out those additional recipes below.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Take more naps, or cook some of your favorite recipes.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Early recipes typically relied on pectin-rich fruits like apples and quinces to achieve a firm, set texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
People can submit family recipes to be included in a new Elgin community cookbook and share their favorite Elgin-centric stories and photos.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Here are recipes for some of the iconic snacks and cocktails.
—Ella Gonzales
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
In its statement to USA TODAY, the company said these changes should go into effect in 2027, adding that its core recipes and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have not changed.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Twenty years after her diagnosis, Stones manages the condition through regular exercise and good nutrition and advocates for bone health, developing bone-friendly recipes inspired by her love of baking and shared with the Royal Osteoporosis Society in the United Kingdom.
—Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Check out those additional recipes below.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Take more naps, or cook some of your favorite recipes.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recipes
Noun
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Redshirt junior tight end Matt Wagner has fallen victim to one of Danielson’s new methods.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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When the priest takes his stringent methods too far, the existence of the commune is called into question.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Looking back on his 27 years with the bank, Gentry said the timing, loopholes, tax strategies and negotiations that gave the business its acquisitive edge were not because of dumb luck.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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As the 2026 election approaches, that balance is likely to remain a defining issue for voters across the state.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Energy prices have notched higher as Tuesday’s deadline approaches.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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The two major goals of the Artemis II flight are to thoroughly test the Orion moonship and to work through the procedures and techniques needed to safely guide future crews to the moon.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dube used state-of-the-art statistical techniques to study things like wage inequality and outsourcing.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Schools have various methodologies of reporting this data, so the work of consolidating is ongoing.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Through these and other radical methodologies, the Austrian artist Maria Lassnig (1919–2014) channeled her perception of a moment and made the invisible visible.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
28 Mar. 2026
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The parties involved in the deal have since been looking for ways to move forward with the sale, including considering plans to add a Chinese investor to the consortium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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There are ways of pointing this out without explicitly blaming her.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Recipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recipes. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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