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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
But in joining a growing global hunt for ube, whose signature violet hue has taken over social media in drinks, cakes, and other sweets, Cesari realized that the actual root vegetable was much more elusive, particularly in the wake of its recent fame.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The bakery will offer cakes, cookies, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls and Gunther’s ice cream.
—Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Treat Mama to a sweet slice of one of these stunning springtime cakes this Mother's Day.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The proud mom also included a video of her kids in front of their birthday cakes.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
There’s a love and appreciation of Maryland that goes beyond crab cakes and football; this is a place rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
My cakes, breads, pastries, and cookies always come out dry and hard.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
At first glance, the breakfast buffet seems to be a rather average array of yogurt, cheeses, cold cuts, and scrambled eggs, but don’t sleep on the chef’s homemade cakes and pastries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
But in joining a growing global hunt for ube, whose signature violet hue has taken over social media in drinks, cakes, and other sweets, Cesari realized that the actual root vegetable was much more elusive, particularly in the wake of its recent fame.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The bakery will offer cakes, cookies, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls and Gunther’s ice cream.
—Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Treat Mama to a sweet slice of one of these stunning springtime cakes this Mother's Day.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The proud mom also included a video of her kids in front of their birthday cakes.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
There’s a love and appreciation of Maryland that goes beyond crab cakes and football; this is a place rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
My cakes, breads, pastries, and cookies always come out dry and hard.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cakes
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The hamburguesa aplastada, however, a fantastically fatty smash burger with two patties of dry-aged Prime beef and chorizo, began with a backyard burger and boyhood promise.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The walkaround tasting will feature unlimited eats, from smash burgers — the trendy pancake-flat kind with cheese dribbling down a latticework of crispy edges — to classically juicy, skyscraper-thick patties, paired with snacks, liquor and desserts, Gonzalez says.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Between July and October, visitors marvel at the striking blue water, stopping at some or all of the 30 overlooks along the way for photos, views, picnics, or hikes.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Perfect for picnics or any warm-weather event, it’s designed with a halter neck, a soft linen blend fabric, and a low back with a bow that makes a playful statement.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
Noun
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And while summer temperatures can be sizzling, consistent Atlantic Ocean breezes and reliable afternoon thunderstorms help cool things off.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
7 May 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
Verb
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Ngo coats the nail with a matte primer, which creates a smooth base, before buffing eye shadow across the surface with a nail sponge.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Algae coats the native eelgrass.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 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 10 May. 2026.
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