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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 recipes
Besides being undeniably delicious, these creations put an end to indecision, offering two craveable recipes in each bite.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Some of our favorite comforting recipes are the ones our grandmothers have been making for decades, while others are an intriguing twist on the traditional.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
How to Eat Fuyus Fuyus can be eaten raw (including the skin) and in sweet and savory recipes.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Founder Melissa Ben-Ishay has gained a following on social media by sharing recipes for nutritious, easy-to-make meals.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
While recipes vary, most versions include chicken (often breast or thigh meat), egg or wheat noodles, carrots, celery, onions and herbs such as parsley or thyme.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Finally, Florida cranberry (Hibiscus sabdariffa) shows off stunning, edible red calyces that remain once flowers have fallen and can be used in a variety of recipes for baked goods, stews, chutneys, or simply for making tea.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
All recipes were tested by the home economists including the chairman who once had her sons … taste test four lasagna recipes in one day.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Add seeds to breakfast recipes like oatmeal, yogurt, and pudding.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recipes
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All the different construction methods.—
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Over decades, advocates employed such methods as petitions, public demonstrations, organized marches and legal challenges until the movement finally achieved victory with the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920, when women were finally granted the legal right to vote.—
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Lightweight luggage, versatile clothing, and clever carry-on strategies that anticipate the little headaches most travelers overlook.—
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
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Reflecting different creative approaches and scopes of production.—
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The team used vacuum or micro-injection techniques The team with LLNL’s Nuclear and Chemical Sciences (NACS) Division, developed the radiochemical techniques to purify target material.—
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This short film blends traditional animation with abstract expressionism using innovative video-to-video techniques.—
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Forecasts on holiday spending will vary based on the methodologies used by the different organizations and businesses.—
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Researchers in multiple countries have replicated this finding again and again, using different populations, methodologies and data sources.—
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This may seem counterintuitive, but the key is that ‘cozy’ is addressed in various ways throughout the home, not that every element is done in excess.—
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Because there are many different ways to make money outside of a traditional job, there are several types of 1099 forms.—
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“Recipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recipes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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