cake 1 of 2

Definition of cakenext

cake

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verb

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

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cake
Noun
For dessert, the astronauts will have their pick of cookies, pudding, cake, cobbler, chocolate and candy-coated almonds, NASA said. Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026 Rhea also included a photo of Grace's cake, which was white and featured a golden cross on it. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Tests showed one product named Bama Slamma – a flower caked in a white powder – contained 13 times the legal limit for THC, two times the Michigan and Minnesota limit for mold, and two types of funguses, both of which are banned in Michigan cannabis. Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026 The off-white cloak caked in clay is deliberately drained of all color. Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cake
Noun
  • Shape into patties and sear in a pan with butter or oil until browned (about 3-5 mins per side).
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The Big Buford is made with two beef hamburger patties, two slices of American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo, all on a toasted bun.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The neighborhood/area A sandy footpath takes you to Livadia Beach, which is blissfully free of sunbeds and beach bars (ask the staff to loan you an umbrella and pack you a picnic).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Research published over the past several years reveals that herring gulls — those bold birds haunting beaches, rooftops and picnic spots — actively observe and interpret human behavior to guide their own decisions.
    Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Clearly, the presence of sugar was no deterrent, as the dog appeared to have enthusiastically investigated the fallen bag, emerging with powdered evidence smeared across his face.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said a man hurled pages of the Quran and smeared feces on the door of the mosque.
    Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Set the scene Soaring at 1,000 feet above sea level on the St James hills, just a 10-minute drive from the heat and bustle of the west coast’s towns and beaches, Apes Hill offers a refreshing breeze and views of both the Caribbean and Atlantic.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The strong, onshore breeze is keeping the risk of dangerous rip currents high along the Atlantic beaches.
    Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The sun is shining brighter, our days are a little longer, and the pollen is coating things as far as the eye can see.
    Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
  • These items are coated with Teflon, a material that blocks UV rays and is of best use in warm weather climates.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • What's Included Among the entrees are two varieties of salmon (coconut macadamia nut-crusted or grilled), chicken (either grilled or lightly breaded), London broil, marinara beef meatballs and turkey meat loaf.
    Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Apply Mulch Mulch prevents the soil from crusting and improves its water retention.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Some types of snow Brunning identified were column, plane, rimed, germs, irregularities, as well as combinations of all of those elements.
    Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Around 450,000 Kentuckians currently participate in the expansion, but health care advocacy groups say changes to the program could impact all Medicaid patients, not just those covered under ACA.
    Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cake. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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