baking

present participle of bake

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Verb
  • 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
  • Have only one person lighting fireworks.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • While thousands were unable to cheer from the sidelines, jubilation reverberated beyond the parade route, igniting a sense of togetherness in the city.
    Josh Feldman, NBC news, 19 June 2026
  • The story is set in Miami’s most exclusive neighborhood, where a picture-perfect wife uncovers her husband’s double life – igniting a seductive power game that turns betrayal into the most intoxicating game of her life.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
  • Refrain from kindling fires with debris or any other materials during an air quality alert.
    Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Corporate America is incinerating billions of dollars trying to build AI tools that white-collar workers actually want to use.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
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“Baking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baking. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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