baking

Definition of bakingnext
present participle of bake
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  • The annual Women Who Rock event, which will be held at Lavan Midtown in New York, will also recognize the Class of 2026 — the women who are making big moves and lighting a path for the next generation.
    Katie Abel, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
  • Layer in lighting once the sun goes down Plants do half the work of a patio retreat.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • Over a whirlwind night, Audrey and Hubert risk their respective careers to help one another, igniting the start of a legendary forty-year creative partnership.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 May 2026
  • Four times in the decisive fourth inning, Birmingham hitters hit outside pitches to right field for base hits, igniting a four-run inning and leading to a 10-2 victory, pulling the Patriots into a first-place tie with El Camino Real in the West Valley League going a Friday game at Birmingham.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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  • Rather than have their payroll and egos be kindling for clubhouse dysfunction, the Dodgers have found a formula to keep their winning ways going.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
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  • 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
  • The bathroom is accessed from the kitchen via a pocket door and contains a shower (with a curtain or optional glass enclosure), a sink, and a choice of flushing, composting, or incinerating toilet, plus a washer/dryer.
    Adam Williams April 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Baking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baking. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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