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Definition of bakenext

bake

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verb

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Recent Examples of bake
Noun
Charlotte’s gourmet take-and-bake scene has only grown since CharlotteFive’s Shannon wrote an original guide to local meal prep shops — and a brand-new uptown spot just joined the lineup. Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026 While the potato wedges bake, heat a large skillet over medium-high. Lexi Harrison, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026 Pour into the prepared pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes until set. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026 To reheat, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer on the stovetop, or bake, covered, in a preheated 350-degree oven until hot throughout, about 20 minutes. Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bake
Noun
  • Southern Grandmas know that fried potatoes aren't just for supper.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
  • At supper the guides exchanged significant glances across the fire and acted like a couple of guys who have picked a lame horse.
    Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 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
  • Dried khat leaves are also boiled to create a stimulant tea.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
  • While the pastries and afternoon tea are nice, this would not be my pick to spend your time when the view just outside is so spectacular.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Of that unwanted apparel—about 13 million tons in 2018—85 percent is annually sent to a landfill or incinerated.
    Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
  • This rapid heating causes the cell walls to rupture, leading to wilting of the foliage and ultimately killing the plants without completely incinerating them.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Dress it up with heels and statement jewelry for a cocktail party, or keep things casual with a pair of cute sneakers and a denim jacket.
    Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • Set out a bowl at your next cocktail party with crudité (or french fries!
    Georgina Hayden, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • Yatez was able to take advantage of the good vibes created by USA’s 4-1 win, a performance that ignited the nation and fans on the World War I Museum and Memorial south lawn.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • Federal prosecutors allege a 29-year-old Uber driver ignited the Lachman blaze that later became the Palisades fire, killing 12 people, leveling thousands of homes and causing billions in damage.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The judge said the district attorney had been a friend since 1999 and acknowledged having gone to the a private mixer held on the sidelines of the event to visit with former colleagues in the district attorney’s office.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 June 2026
  • The judge said the district attorney had been a friend since 1999 and acknowledged having gone to the a private mixer held on the sidelines of the event to visit with former colleagues in the district attorney's office.
    CBS News, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Plus, tribal council is dark — there aren’t big lights, it’s only lit by fire.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 16 June 2026
  • After more talk of intimate moments that occurred during the shoot, and a few anecdotes about nipples, Shaver then redirected the conversation, lighting things up in her characteristic way.
    Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 16 June 2026

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“Bake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bake. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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