bakes 1 of 2

plural of bake

bakes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bake

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • With the colonies on the brink of collapse, the Reverend George Whitefield ignites the first Great Awakening, uniting an entire generation with his thundering and faithful sermons and proclamations of liberty.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The Aries Full Moon on the 6th energizes your expansion zone and ignites your sector of travel, publishing, spirituality, and belief systems.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The grand afternoon teas at this venerable property change themes throughout the year, from a cherry blossom tea welcoming spring to a festive gathering around Lunar New Year.
    Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • This 24-Day Craft Christmas Advent Calendar kindles the creative spirit during the festive season.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The Pisces lunar eclipse on September 7 activates your fifth house of love, creativity, and pleasure, and should bring clarity around what (or who) truly lights you up.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Blass pours some coffee, lights a cigar, and selects his first pitch.
    Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The shingles vaccine is up to 97% effective in preventing the condition caused by the herpes zoster virus, which inflames nerves and causes painful rashes.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • There is a 20% chance of showers.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
  • From October 14 to 20, the forecast calls for a few rain and snow showers, along with chilly conditions.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The villa served as social epicenter for soirees and social gatherings.
    Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • As a pro food expert and personality, Simmons has attended and hosted her fair share of events, ranging from luxury soirees to kids' birthday parties.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Bakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bakes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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