formula

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 The new formula is set to gradually increase state funding for schools, while generally providing more money for rural school districts and those with higher rates of students in challenging circumstances. Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 1 Nov. 2024 But since then, he’s discovered that stoking nationalism and blaming the external enemy for Russia’s troubles is a better formula. Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024 Director William Lustig’s Maniac bucks the typical formula. Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024 Dressing for a Dodgers game comes down to a simple formula. Maxwell Williams, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for formula 
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Noun
  • Sign up for The Week's Food & Drink newsletter for recipes, reviews and recommendations.
    The Week UK, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Note: To halve this recipe use 3 cups broth, ½ cup pasta, 2 eggs and 2 lemons.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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  • Fall prevention strategies and balance training are crucial and can help reduce the risk of fractures.
    Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Avoiding boredom of sitting in the same spot day after day. Cons of Mobile Hunting the Rut As with all hunting strategies, mobile hunting during the rut does have some drawbacks as well.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • This can often be done by mail, in person, or electronically, depending on your county's procedures.
    Tom Norton, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Teachers like Jones point to several recent policy and procedure changes as sources of concern.
    Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Unfortunately for Musk, not everyone is on board with his plans.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Phoenix Open concerts 2025: This power couple will play the 16th hole Coliseum The plan, intended to prevent more traffic congestion and safeguard existing infrastructure, was developed by city, state and business leaders who make up the MAG's Regional Transportation Policy Committee.
    Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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  • This confirmed that the original milk-raiding birds were passing on their methods to various flocks.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The Arc Ultra offers a solid selection of wireless connectivity methods.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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  • Read more about ProPublica’s approach to investigative journalism in our ethics code.
    ProPublica, ProPublica, 7 Nov. 2024
  • This method is an even more minimalistic approach than a stand, saddle, or hub-style hunting blind.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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  • The stunning corruption scheme finally came to an end in September 2013, when authorities tricked his NCIS mole into thinking the most serious investigations had been closed and then invited Francis to San Diego for a meeting with Navy officials.
    Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Western intelligence agencies believe that Russian operatives orchestrated the scheme to plant incendiary devices in parcels bound for North America, according to officials.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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