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cake

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verb

as in to coat
to cover with a hardened layer shoes caked with dried mud

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Recent Examples of cake
Noun
Keeping her word, Adriana is initially on her best behavior, especially with Kiki, who pulls Adriana to apologize for putting a math equation on her birthday cake that gave away her age. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025 There will be cake, cupcakes, a tasting of the market's in-house specialties and other festivities. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
But the experience with crypto mining, where GPUs are run inside dusty data centers that leave GPUs caked in dirt, were a catalyst for what became CoreWeave’s secret sauce. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Filters are routinely checked when cars come in for service, and Wise said service techs increasingly find filters caked with residue. Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cake
Noun
  • Buffett is also known for frequenting McDonald’s for a cheap meal, choosing to order two sausage patties, an egg and cheese, or a bacon egg and cheese—all under $4.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The patty cooked to a perfect medium, slightly larger than his ideal five ounces, and sans the tomatoes, gets a fairly glowing review (which can’t be said of every spot).
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park features hiking, biking, equestrian trails, picnic areas, and a scenic overlook.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The multi-use area has a playground, picnic areas, and lots of shade from old-growth oak trees.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Whether your hair has been fried from hot tools or color treatments, this treatment coats every strand using ceramides and collagen.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The lightweight 25-inch spinner is coated in water- and stain-resistant material, rolls smoothly on two wheels, and fits enough outfits to last for two-week trips or longer.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While they’re usually made from a hard plastic and can take up precious space in your drawer or cabinet, these funnels are made from flexible silicone and have a space-saving, foldable design to make storing them a breeze.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • From vegetables and berries to whole grains and lean proteins, the freezer aisle is full of healthy foods that can make preparing quick, balanced meals a breeze.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The recklessness of Netanyahu's government has smeared on Israel's face a stain that will be difficult to erase even with a generation's effort.
    Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The demand for arbitration alleged a campaign to smear the former anchor.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • During the first few days, normal symptoms such as crusting and redness may happen.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
  • While tubing mascaras offer some of the most popular no-clump formulas, other options rely on thin lash combs and hydrating ingredients to ensure that your makeup doesn’t crust up during application.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The band also appears to be diamond-encrusted.
    Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Pictures show divers shining lights inside the wreckage of the ship, which was encrusted with algae and thick marine growth.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • With over a decade-long career in journalism, Neetika Walter has worked with The Economic Times, ANI, and Hindustan Times, covering politics, business, technology, and the clean energy sector.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cake. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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