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Definition of bakenext

bake

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verb

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Recent Examples of bake
Noun
Many of us bake potatoes in the oven or slow cooker. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026 Wrap the garlic in foil and bake until the cloves are softened and slightly golden, about 30 minutes. Eric Wareheim, Saveur, 26 Feb. 2026 And then the final bake, the final process of these bagels. Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026 Ingredients Directions Preheat oven; score fat and transfer ham to baking sheet and bake: Preheat oven to 275°F. Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bake
Noun
  • It can be used to season a cast-iron skillet, turned into a glossy chocolate coating, added to Christmas cookies, and used to saute supper ingredients.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • This recipe’s a playful riff on a traditional sheet pan supper.
    Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The company worked with the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) and animal control to identify and cremate the recovered pets.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The actress was cremated last week, according to the certificate.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • With spring quickly approaching, now is the time to refresh your porch decor for those upcoming days of sipping sweet tea outside.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • For those inspired by the bar and kitchen, activities include an on-site garden tour and tea ceremony, as well as cocktail-making, coffee, and chocolate classes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The white phosphorus then ignites and burns intensely, destroying the agents by incinerating them – a method meant to reduce the risk of spreading the materials and to limit potential harm to civilians and the surrounding environment.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Some can be incinerated, but that releases chemicals and smoke into the atmosphere.
    Devika Rao, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Consider a leg-baring pick from Free People for your next cocktail party, or go with Cider’s sleek black take for a more formal affair.
    Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The pair crossed paths at a military cocktail party in 1943.
    Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The white phosphorus then ignites and burns intensely, destroying the agents by incinerating them – a method meant to reduce the risk of spreading the materials and to limit potential harm to civilians and the surrounding environment.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Louisville guard Ryan Conwell sank a three to start the game, Udeh responded with a dunk on the other end, igniting the Watsco Center crowd, but then the Cardinals went on a 10-0 run to take a 13-2 lead.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • To capture the sounds of the cars, supervising sound editor Al Nelson says production sound mixer Gareth John began by strategically placing mics in Formula 2 cars that Pitt and Idris were driving.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
  • With the mixer running, add the cornstarch and kosher salt and mix well, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
    Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • One single interface could operate everything from lighting to temperature to audio/visual systems.
    Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
  • In many parts of India, people light large bonfires the night before the festival to signify the destruction of evil and victory of good.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026

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

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