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
During this process, the city used a formula to calculate the potential property tax impact if the measure was approved by voters, the release said.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Though Shadows certainly ventures into familiar territory, especially for those who played the original games in the franchise, Ubisoft deftly threads a needle here, offering an experience that expands upon existing formulas and introduces entirely new features.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Since returning to the Premier League in 2022, Nottingham Forest’s quest to find the right formula in midfield has been long, curious and, at times, frustrating.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
In a scene toward the end of the series, Brooks writes out a formula for finding prime numbers that takes up about six by three feet of wall space and which Woodall had to write out by hand, from memory.
—Calum Marsh, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Though Shadows certainly ventures into familiar territory, especially for those who played the original games in the franchise, Ubisoft deftly threads a needle here, offering an experience that expands upon existing formulas and introduces entirely new features.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Since returning to the Premier League in 2022, Nottingham Forest’s quest to find the right formula in midfield has been long, curious and, at times, frustrating.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
In a scene toward the end of the series, Brooks writes out a formula for finding prime numbers that takes up about six by three feet of wall space and which Woodall had to write out by hand, from memory.
—Calum Marsh, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for formula
Noun
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Even Ina Garten swears by it for her party-worthy meatloaf recipe!—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Here are a few pointers to keep in mind when using recipes.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Self-care strategies can include regular exercise, a joint-friendly diet, and assistive devices.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 Jan. 2025
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But look, this is an intentional strategy on the part of Trump's inner circle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Jan. 2025
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At least 100 Texas children aged 17 and younger obtained abortions out of state in the first year after Texas banned the procedure, including six under the age of 12, according to the latest state data.—
Shafaq Patel,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Neuralink procedure, on the other hand, occurs on the superficial, surface- area of the brain and requires a relatively small incision.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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That number will almost certainly increase as wildlife managers implement the state’s CWD response plan, which automatically went into effect Thursday.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
24 Jan. 2025
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Early plans were to build to arterial highway standards -- such as those in use along Arkansas 102 or Arkansas 112 -- with moderate travel speeds.—
Ron Wood,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The first phase focused on examining it using noninvasive methods, including videomicroscopy, infrared thermography and portable X-ray fluorescence.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Shilpa and Jesse, can one of you walk us through your favorite instant pot bean method?—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
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Baltimore’s crisis demands urgent action and a willingness to explore innovative approaches.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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During the warm months of the long Southern California dry season, houses relied on a haphazard approach to passive cooling.—
Richard Olsen,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2025
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Kya Christian Nelson, 23, and others involved in what prosecutors described as a nationwide scheme, took over homeowners’ Ring security cameras and made fake emergency calls in November 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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In a moment of delusion, Simon cooks up a scheme to get Wei-Tung married and secure their friend Wei-Wei a green card.—
Sadie Collins,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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