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as in stove
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it
a portable gas-fired cooker that's perfect for camping trips
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Recent Examples of cooker
The series also taps into the current craze of new-adult stories — that is, focused on characters in that stage of life between teen and full-fledged adulthood — many specifically set in the pressure-cooker environment that college and university settings naturally supply to make romance spark.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
Thriving in the pressure-cooker that is the Stanley Cup playoffs can define a player’s career.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Its architecture was not built for pressure-cooker corporate environments with complex demands.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Three world leaders, three pressure-cooker situations.
—Katie Foley, CNBC, 11 May 2026
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
Thriving in the pressure-cooker that is the Stanley Cup playoffs can define a player’s career.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Its architecture was not built for pressure-cooker corporate environments with complex demands.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Three world leaders, three pressure-cooker situations.
—Katie Foley, CNBC, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
Noun
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The dad chefs and cooks who spend their working hours behind a stove (or a griddle or a hibachi) — what is their dream Father’s Day meal?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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All cabins either have a wood stove, potbelly stove, or original stone fireplace, and cater to a modern mountain aesthetic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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From prison kitchens to becoming one of the most celebrated chefs in Los Angeles, two-time James Beard Award nominee is reopening his acclaimed restaurant, Alta Adams.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The long-running series, hosted by celebrity chef Guy Fieri, pits four contestants against each other in a challenge that combines grocery shopping and high-stakes cooking.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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When cold dough hits the oven, the butter will puff between each layer.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 June 2026
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Roasted in a hot oven or cooked quickly in a pan, okra becomes tender with slightly crispy edges.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
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This no-cook watermelon salad combines sweet, juicy watermelon chunks with peak-season tomatoes for a dish that is an ode to the best of summer produce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The foundation also awarded its humanitarian award to No Us Without You, a nonprofit formed in Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide back-of-house staff, such as dishwashers and line and prep cooks, access to pantry essentials and fresh produce.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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