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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
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Of course, those cookies and cakes were still high in carbs and sugar, and their popularity waned from there.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
When will Costco cake online ordering be available?
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The event came to a close with a ceremonial birthday cake presented in honor of President Washington, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Of course, those cookies and cakes were still high in carbs and sugar, and their popularity waned from there.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Outdated Vanity Lights Is your vanity light caked in dust and smeared with eight different paint colors from two decades of DIY paint jobs?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
When will Costco cake online ordering be available?
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cake
Noun
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The patties are made with a proprietary blend of dry-aged beef and other meat trimmings by Avril-Bleh Meat Market, which opened in 1894 on Court Street, Downtown.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nowadays, a McDonald’s Big Breakfast (which includes scrambled eggs, a hash brown patty, sausage patty and a biscuit) goes for $7.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This classic side belongs at any backyard barbecue, cookout, or picnic.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Visitors to the site can also peruse for picnic, dining, hiking and lodging suggestions.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Grainy mustard smeared on a chunk of corned beef is delicious too.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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This helps remove dirt, dust, skin cells, pet hair, and other debris that could otherwise smear during the wet cleaning.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plus, preparing it the night before makes Sunday morning a breeze.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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That way, your wardrobe will be equally prepared for a cool summer breeze as for those frigid winter days.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Flavored with fresh garlic, ginger, and warm spices like garam masala and Kashmiri chile powder, the yogurt coats every nook and cranny of the vegetables, helping each floret develop beautiful caramelization.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Rice protein can also coat the hair and provide a light protective barrier, helping retain moisture and resulting in less frizzy hair overall.—
Eden Stuart,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kingfish is crusted in chile and garlic, set atop a fennel-coconut puree.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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For dinner, Federico and his staff were offering herb crusted rack of lamb, a pork chop with butter, sage and mortadella, or pan-seared halibut.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
1 Jan. 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,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ashlee covers the world’s most extraordinary destinations, with a particular fascination for high-end hospitality, historic estates, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culturally significant landmarks that captivate the imagination of travelers worldwide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cake. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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