as in recipe
a set or series of actions or components that lead to a particular result
The formula for the area of a rectangle is simple: multiply the width by the height. Hard work and dedication is a surefire formula for success.
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Recent Examples of formula
But the formula was not working for the Niners’ defense.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
What's wrong with the Knicks' defense and can it be fixed?
Did Jaguars find formula for slowing down Justin Jefferson and Vikings offense?
—New York Times, 12 Nov. 2024
That’s the genre Maybe Happy Ending is going for, and it’s got the formula pegged.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
With negotiations over Colorado River management now stalled, Campbell said this simple formula is harder to create.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
What's wrong with the Knicks' defense and can it be fixed?
Did Jaguars find formula for slowing down Justin Jefferson and Vikings offense?
—New York Times, 12 Nov. 2024
That’s the genre Maybe Happy Ending is going for, and it’s got the formula pegged.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
With negotiations over Colorado River management now stalled, Campbell said this simple formula is harder to create.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
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How Are Stuffing and Dressing Similar The recipes for stuffing and dressing are very similar.Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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When ready to serve, bring the liquid called for in your recipe (cream, milk, or stock) to a boil in a saucepan, then fold in the prepared potato mash.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Simple strategies include: Allowing faster or more aggressive drivers to pass you.Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Gucci is leveraging her 27 years of experience in marketing and communication strategy.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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No election procedures in the Phoenix metro area were interrupted by the fake bomb threats, according to a spokesperson for the Maricopa County Recorder's Office.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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When situations occur that could impact safety, the district has policies and procedures in place.Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Whether committing to a new fitness plan, redefining your daily habits or getting more organized in your work life, this lunation encourages you to create a routine that supports your well-being in the long-term.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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For Hochman, the plan is to balance effective criminal justice reform with prioritizing public safety.Emma Tucker, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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On the one hand, the conservative roadmap Project 2025 threatens access to birth control for women, from allowing employers to opt out of covering it to limiting the contraceptive methods that can be covered under the Affordable Care Act.Nina Ajemian, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
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Journaling is one practical method to apply AI on a personal level.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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This approach aligns their interests with those of their clients, ensuring they are fully committed to their success.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Gabbard has taken a much softer approach to China than the president-elect, calling on Trump to end his trade war against Beijing in 2019 and expressing her opposition to the remilitarization of Japan, a response to the strategic challenge posed by China.Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Pietro La Greca Jr’s memoir Pesos: The Rise and Fall of a Border Family tells the story of an Italian immigrant and con man who ran Mexico’s biggest money laundering scheme during the worst economic period in the country’s history.Peter White, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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In the 2000s, federal agents deduced that the company was a mere front for a complex money laundering scheme.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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