bake 1 of 2

noun

Definition of bakenext
as in supper

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bake

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verb

as in to cremate

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Recent Examples of bake
Noun
Databricks sits close to real spending decisions, and its customers are not running model bake-offs for entertainment. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Slice zucchini lengthwise, brush with olive oil, top with panko and grated cheese drizzled with a touch more oil, and bake. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026 Bake until the biscuits are golden brown, about 25 to 28 minutes (reduce bake time by 5 to 10 minutes if using a metal baking pan). — ABC News, 9 July 2026 Reporter Stephanie Breijo and senior food editor Danielle Dorsey wrote about their 15 favorite London pubs, food halls and bake shops. — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bake
  1. supper
  2. cremate
  3. tea
  4. incinerate
  5. cocktail party
  6. ignite
  7. mixer
  8. light
Noun
  • The best part is that the meal is easy enough for a work night, but tastes special enough for a Sunday supper.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
  • It was built after the Chicago fire and had once been the site of a popular tavern, aka supper place.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of supper
Verb
  • Taxidermy your dog or cremate or bury or whatever feels right in your heart.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
  • To burn Ormund out, Rhaenyra would have to cremate her own subjects.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of cremate
Noun
  • The employees got sausage rolls, tea boxes and sat on the dais where Andy Walker, Team England’s communications lead, held news conferences for a player.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • As trial evidence accumulates, expect state health departments, Medicare wellness materials and Alzheimer’s advocacy groups to point more explicitly toward berries, tea and apples.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of tea
Verb
  • Piled up, buried, boxed, tagged, incinerated, and, sooner or later, anonymous.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • Garbage was often incinerated rather than transported to landfills.
    — Rebecca Florsheim, STAT, 17 July 2026
Definition of incinerate
Noun
  • After a welcome presentation and cocktail party—Kir Royales in hand—slip into Moments, the onboard restaurant by German Michelin‑starred chef David Görne, whose cooking has held a red star since 2016 and a Green Star for sustainability since 2020.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • These savory sandwiches are great for a casual summer cocktail party.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
Definition of cocktail party
Verb
  • Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS DINING HABITS — Actor declares one popular fry 'aren't fries,' igniting fierce online debate.
    — , FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • Golden State went on a 12-0 run from that point, capped off by a deep 3-pointer from Veronica Burton to give the Valkyries a 68-65 lead and ignite the Chase Center crowd.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
Definition of ignite
Noun
  • In a medium bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
  • Mixing Small-Batch Recipes Sometimes a whisk isn’t quite enough, but hauling out a bulky mixer and all its attachments feels like overkill.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of mixer
Verb
  • Her spot at the support group, which now lights a blue candle with her name etched onto it before every meeting.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
  • However, a handful of the rocket’s 33 Raptor engines failed to light at the vehicle’s ignition, and therefore the launch attempt was aborted automatically.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Definition of light

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