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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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
The Methodist church, a white wedding cake built in 1929, was a total loss; the town’s oldest commercial building, a grand colonnaded structure from 1924, looked like the Roman Forum, arches yawning around a central void.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
My hair had grown; it would have been ragged, windswept, caked with sea grime.
—Literary Hub, 29 July 2025
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Noun
For those with a sweet tooth, look to desserts crafted by pastry director Lucy Blanche, such as mangonada cheesecake and a lemon icebox cake.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
The Methodist church, a white wedding cake built in 1929, was a total loss; the town’s oldest commercial building, a grand colonnaded structure from 1924, looked like the Roman Forum, arches yawning around a central void.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
The creamy formula glides on effortlessly, giving cheeks and lips a healthy, radiant glow without drying or caking.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
My hair had grown; it would have been ragged, windswept, caked with sea grime.
—Literary Hub, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cake
Noun
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Transfer the patty to 1 of the toasted bread slices.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Cut signature patty features 60-day, dry aged rib-eye and two-year aged white cheddar.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Guest relations can stage in-room picnics and birthday set-ups, complete with cake, cookies, and decorations.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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Indulge in a sound bath in a private gazebo, coffee or tequila tastings, and beach picnics.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Add chicken, and stir to coat in oil mixture.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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The cast-iron is further enhanced with an enamel coating that not only looks attractive, but also prevents food from sticking to the bottom.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The smell of Hennessy and Modelo rode the Sunday evening breeze around Raimondi Park.—
Devin Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The suitcases also have a combination lock and push-button telescopic trolley handle that makes traveling by plane a breeze.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mash it up, smear it on toast, toss it in a salad, or eat it straight.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
17 Sep. 2025
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Good luck trying not to smear and stain your clothes, sheets, and furniture.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During the first few days, normal symptoms such as crusting and redness may happen.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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While tubing mascaras offer some of the most popular no-clump formulas, other options rely on thin lash combs and hydrating ingredients to ensure that your makeup doesn’t crust up during application.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pictures show divers shining lights inside the wreckage of the ship, which was encrusted with algae and thick marine growth.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Beyoncé gave husband Jay-Z a $5 million Hublot Big Bang watch encrusted with nearly 1,300 diamonds on his 43rd birthday.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This Thursday’s episode of The Run-Through covers a lot of exciting ground.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic covered the matter in this piece soon after the window closed.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cake. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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