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bake

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verb

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Recent Examples of bake
Noun
Throw this bake in the oven for easy, handheld delight. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026 The blockbuster move marks the conclusion of the yearslong bake-off between the parks chief along with other internal contenders, which included entertainment co-chairs Dana Walden and Alan Bergman along with ESPN leader Jimmy Pitaro. Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Scrape batter into prepared crust and bake 10 minutes. Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026 Part of that same wood, given to Betancur by a Ukrainian friend, was used to bake bread for the people of Bucha, Ukraine. Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bake
Noun
  • No one does supper quite like a Southern church group.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Fullstar The Original Pro Chopper Chopping a bunch of veggies for a healthy supper?
    Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • He will be cremated, with his ashes buried next to his parents in Joliet, Osborne said.
    Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The unusual discovery is shedding light on the complex nature of largely unknown funerary practices of African hunter-gatherers — and raises the question of why such effort was made to cremate only one person.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Highlights in the exhibition will include a recreation of Nigo’s teenage bedroom, rare and early-era Bape designs, ceramics hand-thrown by the designer himself, and a life-size glass tea house made for the exhibition, to name a few.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Over a 48-hour process, the duck is brined in tea, then smoked and dried.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • After last year’s Eaton fire tore through town, incinerating community infrastructure and scattering residents across the region, the importance of such places has grown dramatically — not only as centers of gathering, but as sites of refuge, planning and healing.
    Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Some e-waste is sent to other countries, where materials may end up incinerated or buried in a landfill.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In addition to its collection of apparel, accessory and footwear brands, the ITA hosts an espresso and apertivo bar Sunday through Tuesday in the center of the seventh floor, and holds an off-site cocktail party every season.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The annual series is a mix of science lectures, live music and a cocktail party with food trucks at the museum with programming inspired by a different theme each year.
    Richard Guzman, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Asphalt roofs ignited as the flames danced across the skies.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Details of what ignited the dispute were not released.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Increase mixer speed to medium-low; beat until a soft, tacky, elastic dough forms, 10 to 15 minutes.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat eggs and 3/4 cup sugar on high until pale and thick, about 4 minutes.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The school fired the coach in late 2023 after national media brought to light his text messages and alleged misconduct.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The 2026 Winter Olympics will begin when the flame is lit at the Opening Ceremony in Italy, but viewers in Austin won't have to brave the cold to enjoy the show.
    Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026

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“Bake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bake. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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