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as in distorted
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
it turns out the pharmaceutical researcher had cooked her data
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as in happened
to take place
wondered what was cooking when several police cars pulled up to their neighbor's house
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Recent Examples of cooked
Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
There is a umami flavor to its large, plush leaves that will remind you of cooked cabbage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
When cooked pork couldn’t reheat from 68 degrees to 165 degrees in two hours, it got hit with a Stop Sale for temperature abuse.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
How to Cook Andouille Since the process of making Cajun andouille involves smoking, the meat is pre-cooked and is safe to eat straight out of the package.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Delicious and nutritious, this recipe works with any cooked and shredded kitchen.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
If cabbage causes gas, start slowly with smaller portions of cooked or fermented cabbage and increase gradually as tolerance improves.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
For a savory breakfast, top cooked quinoa with sautéed greens, onions, garlic, fresh avocado slices, and hemp seeds.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
Previte incorporates za’atar into her version of chile crisp, so the creamy whoosh of savory yogurt and precisely cooked eggs meets heat with a bonus jolt of herbal-nuttiness.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
They are cooked in the sauce until just crisp-tender and still bright green, bringing an unmistakable springlike vibrancy to the dish.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Oscar’s was inconsistently cooked with some areas of the bread pudding being totally dry.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
The dried pasta is cooked in a skillet—not the usual large pot—along with the other ingredients.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Start the day with gallo pinto (Costa Rican rice and beans) served with two eggs cooked to your liking, fresh cheese, ripe plantains, and sour cream or go for avocado toast, pancakes, or artisanal yogurt.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Greg cooked, cleaned, played with the kids, took them places, and engaged in home life.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
It can be consumed raw, cooked or fermented.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Get the recipe > Maple syrup adds sweetness and depth to these beans slow-cooked with smoky bacon or salt pork.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Occasionally, lanternfly egg masses lack the covering, but they are laid in parallel rows and the appearance of individual eggs reminds me of cooked barley.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
There is a umami flavor to its large, plush leaves that will remind you of cooked cabbage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
When cooked pork couldn’t reheat from 68 degrees to 165 degrees in two hours, it got hit with a Stop Sale for temperature abuse.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
How to Cook Andouille Since the process of making Cajun andouille involves smoking, the meat is pre-cooked and is safe to eat straight out of the package.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Delicious and nutritious, this recipe works with any cooked and shredded kitchen.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
If cabbage causes gas, start slowly with smaller portions of cooked or fermented cabbage and increase gradually as tolerance improves.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
For a savory breakfast, top cooked quinoa with sautéed greens, onions, garlic, fresh avocado slices, and hemp seeds.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
Previte incorporates za’atar into her version of chile crisp, so the creamy whoosh of savory yogurt and precisely cooked eggs meets heat with a bonus jolt of herbal-nuttiness.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
The thick blue-green leaves have a taste and texture similar to cabbage and are cooked in a variety of ways as side dishes and in soups and stews.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
They are cooked in the sauce until just crisp-tender and still bright green, bringing an unmistakable springlike vibrancy to the dish.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Oscar’s was inconsistently cooked with some areas of the bread pudding being totally dry.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
The dried pasta is cooked in a skillet—not the usual large pot—along with the other ingredients.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Start the day with gallo pinto (Costa Rican rice and beans) served with two eggs cooked to your liking, fresh cheese, ripe plantains, and sour cream or go for avocado toast, pancakes, or artisanal yogurt.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Greg cooked, cleaned, played with the kids, took them places, and engaged in home life.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
It can be consumed raw, cooked or fermented.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Get the recipe > Maple syrup adds sweetness and depth to these beans slow-cooked with smoky bacon or salt pork.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
Verb
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As a result, signals can weaken, become distorted or be completely absorbed, leading to shortwave radio blackouts according to NOAA.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Common Pests That Affect Spring Hydrangeas Aphids are sap-sucking small insects that cause hydrangea leaves and stems to become distorted.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s what happened in Game 3, as Denver largely kept Edwards and Julius Randle in check.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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That was a discovery that happened at the end.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But as Wired revealed on Wednesday, the company also misrepresented one of its deals.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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Season one explores Luisa’s personal love letter to grief, the nuanced Asian American experience, and the often misrepresented people of Los Angeles.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Following Prince’s death, there was a two-year investigation into the circumstances around his untimely passing.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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There was no immediate word on the identities of the perpetrator or the identify of the person who died.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Last week, one option was broccoli cheddar and the other was roasted garlic and white bean with charred lemon.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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The aroma of roasted coffee completes this morning experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Preliminary reports cited by Mexican news outlet Diario Puntual indicate that a security guard at the building did not hear gunshots, adding uncertainty about how the crime occurred.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The earthquake's epicenter was roughly 41 miles west of Petrolia and occurred at a depth of 6 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most were held at church, which meant the price of fried fish was often sitting through an extended sermon led by a long-winded pastor.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Can’t choose between fried or scrambled eggs?—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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