bakes 1 of 2

Definition of bakesnext
plural of bake

bakes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bake

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • In Death by Lightning, his performance as Charles Guiteau incinerates any attempt to categorize the presidential assassin.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
  • No, the King of the Monsters unleashes his fiery breath on the man and incinerates him instead.
    Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The conjunction between Mercury and fiery Mars in your 5th House of Originality ignites your ability to express yourself with flair that showcases your talent and resilience.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • When the small town of Marion, Kansas, is thrust into the international spotlight after a police raid on the Marion County Record and the death of its 98-year-old co-owner, a fierce debate ignites about the abuse of power, journalistic ethics, local journalism, and the United States Constitution.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Bias masquerades as opinion, with no guidance and no intent to help.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Burnout masquerades as ambition.
    Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • However, the additives in bubbled and bottled teas undermine tea's natural benefits.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Drinks include soft drinks, fruit teas and boba tea lattes, as well as a full bar serving draft beer, cocktails and NA beverages.
    Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • While Martin Scorsese called it one of the scariest movies of all time, The Uninvited kindles a wonderful romance between Rick and Stella.
    Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The star of Big Little Lies confessed her new film, Caught Stealing, kindles a powerful yearning for some aspects of the era.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • All guests are expected to have candles since the priest lights a fire and then spreads it to all in attendance.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Your perspective expands quickly as the nurturing Moon lights your 9th House of Exploration, inviting ideas that refresh stuck viewpoints.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Sensational or biased language inflames opinion before readers learn the facts.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Pause before sharing something that inflames fear or confusion.
    Audra Berg, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Morning rain showers will give way to mostly cloudy skies with mild temperatures in the low 60s at first pitch.
    Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Monday and Wednesday have a slight chance of showers, the forecast showed.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Bakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bakes. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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