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as in picnics
something easily done or dealt with
today's assignment is cake compared to yesterday's
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Recent Examples of cakes
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
After New York helped the ladies decorate their cakes for the next 120 seconds, Dan ultimately eliminated one of them in pursuit of the prize.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Lemon butter shrimp was on the menu, as were fried pork dumplings, kimchi and spicy rice cakes.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Loaf cakes are also on the menu, with flavors that change based on the season and customers’ ideas.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Brunch will begin next month, with Singh cooking eggs Benedict topped with salmon cakes and her hollandaise sauce.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
The breakfast buffet, though modest in size, has a selection of homemade pastries and cakes, local cheeses, charcuterie, yogurt, and fresh fruit—all of very high quality—and made-to-order eggs are included.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
In all other modes—Air Crisp (air-fry), Bake, Broil, Roast, and Dehydrate—the top heating element and fan are the main source of heat and can handle everything from charring chicken to gently baking cakes.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
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Lemonade cakes are a dime a dozen, but this is one of the greats.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
After New York helped the ladies decorate their cakes for the next 120 seconds, Dan ultimately eliminated one of them in pursuit of the prize.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Lemon butter shrimp was on the menu, as were fried pork dumplings, kimchi and spicy rice cakes.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Loaf cakes are also on the menu, with flavors that change based on the season and customers’ ideas.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Brunch will begin next month, with Singh cooking eggs Benedict topped with salmon cakes and her hollandaise sauce.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
The breakfast buffet, though modest in size, has a selection of homemade pastries and cakes, local cheeses, charcuterie, yogurt, and fresh fruit—all of very high quality—and made-to-order eggs are included.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
In all other modes—Air Crisp (air-fry), Bake, Broil, Roast, and Dehydrate—the top heating element and fan are the main source of heat and can handle everything from charring chicken to gently baking cakes.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cakes
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The Double ShackBurger features two 100% Angus beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce, according to the chain.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Tuna can also be ground into patties or prepared and eaten raw.—
Rachael Zimlich,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Guests are invited to bring their own blankets, picnics, and booze (though concession stands and a beer and wine bar are on-site), and, typically, these events feature DJs before and after the show.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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Guests are welcome to bring their own picnics and lawn chairs to watch the drone show, or buy food from K&C Concessions, The Food Spot and Pizza 51.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Buellton benefits from ocean breezes through the Transverse Ranges, giving the town a near-Mediterranean climate.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Think endless beaches, warm breezes, swaying palm trees, and sunny skies.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Continue until the solution makes a paste and coats the entire surface of the tub.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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When rice makes the journey from paddy to grocery store to your home, with a few stops along the way, the grains rub against each other, resulting in a layer of starch that coats the outside of each individual grain.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Teachers Union leader Randi Weingarten smears Trump voters as fascists!—
The Hill,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Cakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cakes. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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