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cake

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verb

as in to coat
to cover with a hardened layer shoes caked with dried mud

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cake
Noun
The beloved cakes are best enjoyed alongside their famous fingernut cookies. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 5 July 2025 That’s one explanation for why the cake has found bursts of social media fame. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Verb
Some business owners still remember the layer of mud caked on the floor, covering their belongings like a blanket. Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025 Hair brushes and makeup brushes alike can become caked with greasy debris. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cake
Noun
  • Flip patties and cook until browned and crusty on the second sides, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
  • Among the Afro-Caribbean food and drink options inside the stadium were Jamaican beef patties, jerk chicken burgers, fruit punches and Supermalt. Nigerian supporter Cliff Ediale came while celebrating his 28th birthday.
    Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • The park also includes the Pond House, a playscape and spray pad for kids, a fitness circuit, trails, an Olympic size pool and picnic areas.
    Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
  • Military families enjoyed classic picnic fare, lawn games, and a fireworks display, with the first lady greeting guests.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Products coated with Cōēo can be recycled by CDC Studio and turned into slabs suitable for flooring and design objects.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
  • The minute, hour and second rings are made of titanium coated with DLC in three colors: green, blue and black.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Keep scrolling to find more totes, crossbody bags, and wallet phone cases under $60 at Amazon that will make your summer travels a breeze..
    Claire Harmeyer, People.com, 29 June 2025
  • The recipes are broken down clearly, with numbered steps, photos, and bolded ingredients that make skimming a breeze.
    Neha Tandon, Glamour, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Baldoni’s countersuit, accusing her of smearing him, was dismissed last week.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 June 2025
  • In extreme cases, some parents will threaten to smear the therapist's name, leave bad reviews, complain to the licensing board, or even threaten the therapist’s physical safety.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • High ceilings stretched above me, encrusted with mouldings of flowers and faces, while garlands, angels, and Ionic columns flocked the dirty, peeling walls.
    Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 12 Mar. 2025
  • His Lifestyle Flyback Chronograph RM 72-01 is encrusted with diamonds set in white gold and features a green rubber strap.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Aligning Operational Goals With Strategic Objectives A corporate scorecard can help organizations ensure their goals cover four perspectives: financial, customer, operations/internal processes and people.
    Joseph Longo, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Gender transition care The House bill prohibits federal Medicaid funding from covering gender transition services for children and adults, including surgeries, hormone therapy and puberty blockers.
    July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2025

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“Cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cake. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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