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Definition of bakenext

bake

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bake
Noun
Press it into a baking dish, chill it for 20 minutes, and bake—that’s it. — Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026 Deadline can reveal that the Line of Duty showrunner is spearheading a bid to produce Doctor Who after the BBC launched a competitive tender, a bake-off-style process in which producers have put forward plans to regenerate the iconic sci-fi series. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 Not only would that pit the two streamers against each other internally, but a bake-off would cause huge internal distractions at a time when the company needs to focus on integrating operations. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Twice a year, more than 100 church volunteers come out to cook and serve authentic Greek food, bake pastries and welcome guests at the fests. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bake
Noun
  • The three-course supper could include beetroot tartare with goat's cheese, and lamb chops with aubergine puree, followed by pear-and-almond tart.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Bella chews him out for punching Angus in the face right before Angus’s big presentation, which Johnny knew about because they were supposed to throw a return supper for him, a dinner Johnny was supposed to cook.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Tyler's daughter Terri contracted with Heights to cremate his remains.
    — Dave Savini, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Medical examiners typically cremate remains after a certain period of time if they are not claimed, which prevents family members from making an identification at a later time, Hess said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • And there are friendly faces keeping the buffet fresh and tea glasses filled.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Key Takeaways Ginger may help lower inflammation and can be added to stir-fries, roasted vegetables, tea, or water.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Crystal’s house at 860 Chautauqua Boulevard in Pacific Palisades was incinerated in the wildfire of early January 2025.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Facilities ultimately bury or incinerate this waste, which delays the problem rather than solving it.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Industry guidance suggests planning seats for roughly 50% to 70% of a typical cocktail party guest list, since people circulate.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Mayor Karen Bass was about 7,500 miles away from Station 69, at a cocktail party in Ghana, when the Palisades fire exploded.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The concessions target the school grievances that helped ignite the unrest.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The incident has ignited protests on Okinawa and on the mainland of Japan in Tokyo.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • KitchenAid Flex Edge Beater If your baker friend already has a KitchenAid mixer, this paddle scraper attachment also makes a great gift.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Made with a few pantry staples, these bars are no-bake and do not require a mixer or oven.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Rose lights three candles in front of the altar, then rises to her feet to read from her phone.
    — Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Light it from the front, and the cup looks green; light it from behind, and the color changes to a deep red.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026

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“Bake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bake. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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