cakes 1 of 2

noun

plural of cake
1
as in patties
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried the rich, tender cakes of crabmeat had been lightly fried

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2
as in picnics
something easily done or dealt with today's assignment is cake compared to yesterday's

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cakes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of cake
as in crusts
to cover with a hardened layer shoes caked with dried mud

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Recent Examples of cakes
Noun
The store also features produce, seafood shipped daily from East Coast fishing partners, ready-to-cook entrées, pre-marinated meats, a full-service meat department and a bakery offering cakes, specialty desserts, donuts, bagels and more. — Chase Jordan october 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 In a secluded bubble away from the city, Stephen Miller’s wife treats Washington’s most powerful to custom cakes, live donkeys, and sake-squirting hibachi chefs. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026 Think chocolate candy, cakes, truffles, cookies, fudge, brownies, drinks, toffees, macarons, cupcakes, pastries — along with a chocolate fountain. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Customers can be sure to find various croissants, donuts, cakes, salads and more. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026 Food and drink Breakfast includes local yogurts and cheeses, cakes still warm from the oven, fresh fruit, and trays of sticky honeycomb—plus velvety cappuccinos and rocket fuel espressos. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Sofia dreams of having a bedroom of her own, returning to school with her friends and eating the colorful cakes in a grocery store display case. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Shelf-stable picks that need no fridge include trail mix, applesauce cups, peanut butter with rice cakes, nuts and veggie chips. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 The potato latkes are more mashed potato cakes than disks of shredded potato. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
The kids aren’t going to remember that mom made the birthday cakes herself. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cakes
  1. patties
  2. picnics
  3. smears
  4. breezes
  5. coats
  6. encrusts
Noun
  • Burgers develop a deeper crust on leaner patties, especially when cooked on a griddle or in a skillet.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Use a flat spatula and a square of parchment paper (to prevent sticking) to press the balls into flat patties.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of patties
Noun
  • The treasures of both the sea and the surrounding mountains are at your fingertips thanks to an array of land and water activities ranging from hikes and beach picnics to fishing experiences and sunset cruises.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Music is woven into everything from Sunday morning church services to holiday parties and family picnics.
    — David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of picnics
Verb
  • Darker smears around the crater’s rim contain surface rocks and lunar dust called regolith previously altered by solar winds, micrometeorites, and cosmic radiation over an extended period of time.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The atmosphere works on them a little bit harder and reduces their strength and smears them a little bit more.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of smears
Noun
  • Winds were also forecast to pick up, with breezes of 5 to 8 mph.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Blue skies, cool breezes, and plenty of chirping birds are enveloping the comfy Pharmalot campus, which is cause to fire up the coffee kettle for yet another cup of stimulation.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of breezes
Verb
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The plush, balm-meets-mask formula coats lips in a comforting layer that keeps moisture from escaping overnight, with hyaluronic acid, minerals, and antioxidant-rich Berry Mix Complex helping soften dry, flaky skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of coats
Verb
  • 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
Definition of encrusts

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“Cakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cakes. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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