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as in picnic
something easily done or dealt with
today's assignment is cake compared to yesterday's
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Recent Examples of cake
Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Then, as night fell and the ceremony drew to a close, his friends and family brought out a cake to celebrate his upcoming 62nd birthday on March 26.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Outdated Vanity Lights Is your vanity light caked in dust and smeared with eight different paint colors from two decades of DIY paint jobs?
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
With music and a huge cake, Ustrell-Friend invites Pomona residents to celebrate Lopez’s birthday in a place that keeps his legacy alive.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Then, as night fell and the ceremony drew to a close, his friends and family brought out a cake to celebrate his upcoming 62nd birthday on March 26.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Clean Brushes Hair brushes and makeup brushes alike can become caked with greasy debris.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Outdated Vanity Lights Is your vanity light caked in dust and smeared with eight different paint colors from two decades of DIY paint jobs?
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cake
Noun
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Not in our basket were some of the chain’s more fun and fancy items, which run the gamut from croissants to Belgian chocolate to high-quality burger patties, and a whole range of alcoholic beverages.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The gooey handheld pays homage to Campbell’s time out west, a simple but stellar two-patty stack with onions.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There is also a picnic shelter, fishing ponds and a climbing rock.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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These spaces will include a picnic shelter, along with disability- and wheelchair-friendly areas, like paved surfaces and boardwalk connections created with stable surfacing that can provide a view of the lake.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mullin did not apologize for his remarks and instead accused Paul of smearing his character.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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The pigment lasts all day without smearing.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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There is also seating on the outdoor Thomson Plaza where guests can catch the Miami breeze blowing Ultra’s music your way until curtain.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures will struggle to reach 50° on Saturday afternoon, with a chilly breeze.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The churros are being coated with blue sugar, a nod to World Series champs.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Re-whisk dressing if needed; drizzle ⅓ cup dressing over salad and toss to coat.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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What's Included Among the entrees are two varieties of salmon (coconut macadamia nut-crusted or grilled), chicken (either grilled or lightly breaded), London broil, marinara beef meatballs and turkey meat loaf.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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Apply Mulch Mulch prevents the soil from crusting and improves its water retention.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some types of snow Brunning identified were column, plane, rimed, germs, irregularities, as well as combinations of all of those elements.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The plan would cover other aspects of ICE as well as Customs and Border Protection.—
LISA MASCARO,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cake. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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