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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
A lot goes down in the finale, from a breakthrough in Alex’s rodeo career to a pressure-cooker challenge for Cole.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Why does Meghan need the edible flowers next to her cooker?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Some of the consumer interest in pressure cookers and multi-cookers has waned recently, but this cooking method shouldn’t be treated as a fad.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Heat wave sizzling parts of Northeast: NYC could feel like a 100-degree cooker
Mayor: No other incidents reported from the thunderstorm
The incident occurred as thunderstorms were forecasted for parts of the eastern and central United States on July 16, including New Jersey.
—Erik Larsen, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Why does Meghan need the edible flowers next to her cooker?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Some of the consumer interest in pressure cookers and multi-cookers has waned recently, but this cooking method shouldn’t be treated as a fad.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Heat wave sizzling parts of Northeast: NYC could feel like a 100-degree cooker
Mayor: No other incidents reported from the thunderstorm
The incident occurred as thunderstorms were forecasted for parts of the eastern and central United States on July 16, including New Jersey.
—Erik Larsen, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
Noun
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Before Getting Started Grease filters are used to catch grease from your stove and filter the air in your kitchen.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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One of the images shared showed what appeared to be a makeshift hut surrounded by trees, while another showed a shelter, and one featured a tent and tarp, a gas bottle,a camping stove, and packs of what appeared to be alcohol.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The kitchen turns out dishes influenced by a range of traditions, and with the recent addition of the renowned chef Byron Rubio, the menu is reaching new heights of creativity and refinement.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The American Express Centurion Lounge features dishes by James Beard-winning chefs and offers massages.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The oven is no stranger to spills and food particles.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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That creates one thin layer of imprinted silicone, which is then heated in an oven before the mold is dipped again, and the next silicone layer is added to the first.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But now, the smell of bread and the sound of cooks chopping vegetables fill the air at their 6,000-square-foot space on Caldwell Boulevard in Nampa.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Sep. 2025
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The brand's durable, colorful pots are beloved for their ability to retain heat evenly and last for generations—which explains why finding three in pristine condition for a fraction of the retail price is such a big deal for collectors and home cooks alike.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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