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the means or procedure for doing something
her recipe for attaining financial security is to save money, invest wisely, and live well within her means
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Recent Examples of recipe
Our recipe tasters loved the acidity a squeeze of lemon added.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Stellar models that use the standard and weaker mass-loss recipes can produce intermediate-mass black holes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2025
History’s lesson is that waiting until a moment of crisis has passed to begin planning for what comes next is a recipe for failure.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Depending on the severity of the case, constipation can cause bloating, discomfort, and even all-out pain—not exactly a recipe for a fun time.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 June 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Stellar models that use the standard and weaker mass-loss recipes can produce intermediate-mass black holes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2025
History’s lesson is that waiting until a moment of crisis has passed to begin planning for what comes next is a recipe for failure.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Depending on the severity of the case, constipation can cause bloating, discomfort, and even all-out pain—not exactly a recipe for a fun time.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recipe
Noun
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Officials also cited the efficiency of shipping on America's inland waterways compared to other methods.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
9 July 2025
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Nissans aren't exclusively susceptible to this method, as several other automotive brands are targeted across the country using similar techniques.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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This includes pragmatic policies on copyright and data protection, a balanced approach to onshore and offshore chip manufacturing, and removing regulatory barriers to energy use and generation.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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Instead, Cabello says a powerful coalition — including major U.S. corporations and senior Republican strategists—is now pushing for a different approach: a deal with Nicolás Maduro’s regime.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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First, its exercise of power is weakened by its dearth of strategy.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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This has become something of a state religion—as much a matter of ideology as of strategy.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The Cinematic Audit Wait Until Tomorrow is so effective due to Dixon’s methodology and intentional research.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
3 July 2025
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His work to polish his technique over the past year and change will come to the forefront this season.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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New leaders should effectively practice techniques to regulate these emotions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But Boone and company could not find a way to get the ball past Rath.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Yes, Sinner put the French Open behind him in the best way possible and demonstrated that his matchups with Alcaraz could delight tennis fans for years to come.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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“Recipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recipe. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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