bakes 1 of 2

Definition of bakesnext
plural of bake

bakes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bake

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bakes
Verb
  • With the transformer clicked on, one associate of Blaine and Anneliese's immediately incinerates.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
  • 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.
    Don Steinberg, Time, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This foliage and dead thatch ignites very quickly and burns fast.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
  • The number of grid fins has been reduced from four to three, and they have been lowered on the vehicle to protect them during hot staging—when the Starship upper stage ignites its engines while still attached to the booster stage.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • This multitasking piece masquerades as a comfortable bench, but is also the ultimate decluttering companion in a busy room.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • Urgency masquerades as importance, and decisions get made from activation rather than alignment.
    Susan Parsons, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Due to Rubens buying teas from tea-producing countries, tariffs affected her margins and supplier relationships.
    Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • But the teas aren’t nearly as timeless as the concept of tea drinking is.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 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
  • But a drone show is still way safer than when your cousin lights a Roman candle off his cigarette at your family Fourth of July picnic.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
  • Security wants honesty as the nurturing Moon lights your 2nd House of Finances, while reactive Uranus stands opposite in your 8th House of Shared Resources and demands updates.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • Asthma is a chronic condition that inflames the airways and can make breathing difficult.
    Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The episode inflames the diplomatic spat between the two countries that began over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments about Taiwan.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There are steam rooms, color therapy systems, and ice showers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • The gentle showers could bring up to a quarter inch of rain by the morning.
    Katie Steiner, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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“Bakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bakes. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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