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 But critics say the formula doesn’t fully appreciate the challenges of rural districts — communities that are small population-wise but mid-sized-to-large geographically. Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025 Infused with mulberry-leaf and mountain-yam extracts, this formula will help keep your skin hydrated throughout the cleansing process to maintain a healthy moisture barrier. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025 Those savings targets are based on formulas meant to shrink the amount Californians use for indoor water use such as bathing and dish washing, and outdoor water use for landscaping depending on regional climate, over time. Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025 Trading the best and youngest player in a deal is not a formula for climbing out of the rut the Sabres are in. Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for formula
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Noun
  • This easy recipe is versatile and great for busy weeknights.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Fresh fillets are preferred for this recipe, but frozen ones will do in a pinch.
    Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Native Entrepreneurs Driving Change Native entrepreneurs are transforming their communities by combining cultural values with modern business strategies.
    Oweesta, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
  • European leaders, already recalibrating their defense strategies, will likely seek stronger partnerships outside of Washington's shifting stance.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Traveling to Turkey for Hair Transplants Overall, Turkey offers patients many fantastic options for hair transplant procedures.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
  • If this interpretation holds, employers may need to overhaul their hiring processes, splitting screening procedures into multiple phases to avoid premature criminal history inquiries.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Unfortunately, the German plan went awry, per the memorial website.
    Erica Marrison, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The plan Friday was for Zelensky to sign a new version of the deal as part of a plan to end the war.
    Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 1 Mar. 2025
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  • However, other symptoms are different, as are diagnosis and treatment methods.
    Sarah Hudgens, Health, 27 Feb. 2025
  • These methods work for a coin or two, but would be cumbersome for large deals.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • But one policy approach emerged as most critical: a reduction in the total amount of global plastic production.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
  • By taking a proactive and forward-thinking approach, providers can envision potential disruptions ahead of time and make strategic investments in the right resilience capabilities today to come out stronger in the future.
    Mit Somaiya, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • The 22-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury came after a yearslong federal investigation and alleged Madigan participated in an array of bribery and extortion schemes from 2011 to 2019 aimed at using the power of his office for personal gain.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Since Glossip’s 1998 conviction as the alleged orchestrator of a murder-for-hire scheme targeting his boss, Oklahoma City motel owner Barry Van Treese, a raft of issues with his prosecution has surfaced, coinciding with a shift of political winds now at the inmate’s back.
    Dakin Andone, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formula. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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