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
Come bake and learn with us—and don’t forget to join the Bake Club Group chat over on Substack. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Make ahead by salting and drying the tomatoes a few hours in advance, baking the crust earlier the same day, and assembling just before the final bake. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Archaeologists digging in the New London County town uncovered the bake house earlier in June. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 More than two years after cooking up a major production bake off, Netflix is opening the doors for its latest reality competition series The Golden Ticket. — Peter White, Deadline, 30 June 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
  • And that evening, the German submachine gunners had to do without their supper.
    — Vasily Grossman, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Fourth of July Dinner Party Decorated with sweet fresh corn-chile relish and flavorfully spiced, this flank steak is an elegant summer supper favorite .
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
Definition of supper
Verb
  • To burn Ormund out, Rhaenyra would have to cremate her own subjects.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • It was discovered that two of the dogs were cremated, and their cause of death was not revealed because they were cremated before authorities were alerted.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Definition of cremate
Noun
  • SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • One server, who poured both me and himself a shot of the clear liquid one evening, shared that his yia yia lived to be 100 by drinking raki with her mountain tea each morning, before heading to the olive grove to work.
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Definition of tea
Verb
  • But the acres burned by high-severity fires — when flames explode out of control with extreme temperatures, incinerating trees rather than simply clearing out dead vegetation — have increased thirtyfold.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
  • For Thursday and Friday, the ridge of high pressure dominating the weather pattern and incinerating the East Coast with triple-digit feels-like temperatures shifts just enough to allow for some Gulf moisture to build in.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of incinerate
Noun
  • At larger weddings, an extended cocktail party also allows the couple more time to greet family and friends before the ceremony.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • And the streamer also held a red carpet and cocktail party for them with the casts the day before the public Obsessed Fest.
    — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of cocktail party
Verb
  • Thiero, a 6-foot-7 forward, ignited the offense down the stretch Sunday.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Back on track Last year, Cracker Barrel was in turmoil when changes sparked anger and ignited a culture war.
    — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of ignite
Noun
  • In a large bowl beat butter, oil, and the remaining 1/2 cup honey with a mixer on medium 30 seconds.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • Just before serving, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat 1½ cups heavy cream and a large pinch of kosher salt in a medium bowl until medium peaks form.
    — Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of mixer
Verb
  • Passionate Mars lights your 11th House of Friends and Community, forming a harmonious trine to transformative Pluto in your 7th House of Partnership.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Digital footage obtained by The Times showed large aerial fireworks lighted at close range, while another video showed fireworks being thrown by an unknown individual into the crowd.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of light

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