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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
it turns out the pharmaceutical researcher had cooked her data
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as in to happen
to take place
wondered what was cooking when several police cars pulled up to their neighbor's house
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Recent Examples of cook
Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
While there are always risks associated with using hot water, a sous vide machine cooks at temperatures that are considerably lower than boiling water.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Mothers are expected to work a 9-5, chaperone field trips, organize Pinterest-worthy parties, cook four-course meals, have immaculate houses, flawless makeup and hair, and be dressed to the nines.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
While there are always risks associated with using hot water, a sous vide machine cooks at temperatures that are considerably lower than boiling water.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
This ooey, gooey, extra cheesy casserole was made for home cooks wanting to please a home filled with hungry houseguests.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cook
Verb
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This causes the orbits to contract, shifting the orbits of the other electrons, distorting their chemical properties.—
David Szondy
August 27,
New Atlas,
27 Aug. 2025
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The reality is that a government stakeholder distorts fair competition.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What happened in viral videos Widely circulated video appears to show Tchervinski slapping a Black man in the face during a confrontation, which happened on Fourth Street around 2:45 a.m.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
22 Aug. 2025
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In her confessional, Larsa asks who can show up two hours late and pretend like nothing happens.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Several chefs described the event as a week of camaraderie.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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But ask locals for advice—because chefs change and quality can oscillate over time.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As Carney sharply questioned the DDA at a commission meeting Tuesday, the normally mild-mannered Commissioner Tom Markert accused him of a vendetta, and of misrepresenting his own statements.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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The court determined that Colvin had misrepresented both the investment and his professional credentials—including his having claimed, at one point, managing $15 billion—and had breached multiple settlement agreements.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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While doing so, Oasis had built early momentum with strong consumer involvement creating repeat sales and brand advocacy.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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In the same brown-on-golden-yellow as before, the replacement was the name of the restaurant against a horizontal background whose shape was supposed to connote a barrel, but really didn't until someone told you.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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From biotech breakthroughs to billiards, Brian Gossett continues to expand his vision—proving that with the right mindset, there are no limits to where opportunity can lead.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Current Incidents: There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Cook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cook. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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