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Recent Examples of cakes
Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 8 June 2026
But don’t skip the breakfast sandwiches, constructed on outstandingly thick bread and stuffed with creamy egg salad and crispy shrimp cakes.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
The Gen Zer was baking and selling three cakes a week, posting content to a growing community of viewers.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Among the specialties most appreciated by the guests was the melon frost, which literally went like hot cakes.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Read on for 25 classic cakes everyone should make at least once.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
The open house featured two large cakes, a sandwich meal, and a sparkling beverage toast as part of the festivities.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Make tuna cakes and serve with bread and leafy greens.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
Eating contests for kids and adults will feature ice cream, funnel cakes, barbecue pizza, watermelon and corn dogs.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Noun
The employee was outnumbered and unable to stop the group from leaving with the cakes, the store owner said.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 8 June 2026
But don’t skip the breakfast sandwiches, constructed on outstandingly thick bread and stuffed with creamy egg salad and crispy shrimp cakes.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
The Gen Zer was baking and selling three cakes a week, posting content to a growing community of viewers.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Among the specialties most appreciated by the guests was the melon frost, which literally went like hot cakes.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Read on for 25 classic cakes everyone should make at least once.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
The open house featured two large cakes, a sandwich meal, and a sparkling beverage toast as part of the festivities.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Make tuna cakes and serve with bread and leafy greens.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
Eating contests for kids and adults will feature ice cream, funnel cakes, barbecue pizza, watermelon and corn dogs.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cakes
Noun
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Transfer patties to a sheet pan and finish in the oven for about 1 1/2 minutes.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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For a satisfying vegetarian meal, use black beans to make homemade burger patties and top them with your favorite fixings for a dish that's rich in both protein and fiber.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Open daily except Mondays, the market’s stalls are piled with local produce, cheese and charcuterie, and snacks like olives and tapenade perfect for beach picnics.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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During warmer months, the farm—one of the Midwest's best places to see lavender—hosts special events such as U-pick classes, catered picnics, photography sessions, and plant sales.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
11 June 2026
Verb
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This chilling, starkly beautiful ambient piece draws Nebraska’s marginal whispers to the forefront and smears them across the picture plane.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The five pieces offer, in turn, biomorphic hints of de Kooning, the ragged shapes of Clyfford Still, the bold geometries of Ellsworth Kelly, the paint smears of Gerhard Richter, and something that looks like toothpaste squeezed onto an orange peel.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The wide fairways saddle back to the middle, the greens roll true with some quirky slopes, the ocean views are spectacular, every blade of grass is well maintained, and the fresh ocean breezes can wreak havoc on some of your shots.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Friday will feature more sunshine, far less humidity and some breezes that could push highs to near 80 degrees.—
Chris Shaffer,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Then there’s the gorgeous pink dust that lightly coats each chip.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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The palate showcases roasted agave, lemon peel, white pepper, and spices, all riding on a firm, oily texture that coats the mouth.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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These crustaceans, worms, fish, and others keep their home clean by grazing on the algae that encrusts seagrass leaves.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Cakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cakes. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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