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Definition of bakenext

bake

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verb

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Recent Examples of bake
Noun
Each of these take-and-bake cookies is filled with Reese’s Pieces and bits of Oreos, respectively, which elevate them to the next level. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026 Remove the foil and give the orzo another good stir, then bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the orzo is tender and creamy. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026 David Gallos’s scenic design showcases a modest but welcoming home where Bertha’s biscuits bake in the oven, a box of dominoes lies tucked on a side table, and warm coffee heats on the stove. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026 Tomato sauce goes on top of the cheese to avoid sogginess and prevent burning during long bake times. The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bake
Noun
  • The Nordic-inclined, open-kitchen Refectory hosts breakfast, lunch, and supper.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Roasted potatoes and onions are just the side dish this classic supper needs.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Another visual for the audience shows the receipt from the funeral home where Fisher was cremated.
    Susan Young, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Stacy's body was cremated within two days of her death, but suspicion arose when Stacy’s mother reported that Hunsucker seemed unusually unfazed by the death and had moved in with a girlfriend shortly after.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Green Tea Green tea is packed with plant compounds called catechins, which help reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in the body, said Meena Malhotra, MD, ABOM, ABIM, a functional and integrative medicine physician and medical director at Heal n Cure.
    Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 6 May 2026
  • The multi-course meal starts with an herbal tea made with vineyard plants and honey from the hotel’s hives.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • In 2025, French firm Veolia flexed its global leadership in PFAS treatment by opening a massive plant in Delaware that filters PFAS from water and incinerates it to break the bond between fluorine and carbon, one of the strongest in chemistry.
    TIME Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Local villages are actively monitoring the oceans and reefs in their environment, and backlash to a recent plan from a billionaire Australian to build a giant plant to incinerate rubbish in Fiji was loud and well organized, says Singh.
    MIchelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This poached shrimp can be served at a myriad of events, from a backyard barbecue to a holiday cocktail party.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • For a cocktail party For an evening event, a little black dress is always a great choice, and cocktail dress codes allow for pretty much any length, especially midis.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Dan filed for divorce in 1985, igniting a years-long legal and custody battle that became increasingly hostile.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 May 2026
  • The maternal energy of the flower ignites Cancer's emotions.
    Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • The light pink can and sparkly beverage will look right at home during any backyard party; use it as a cocktail mixer or enjoy it straight out of the can.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and with motor running, add dry ingredients and banana mixture in 2 batches each, alternating between batches and mixing 30 seconds after each addition before adding the next.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Brunson lit the match, but the game belonged to all of them.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
  • One candle is lit with another, moths are invited in.
    Brenda Hillman, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

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“Bake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bake. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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