1
as in to distort
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 to happen
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 cook
Emma Specter, Vogue, 16 May 2025
The brand also partnered with Rao’s Specialty Foods last year for a tequila version of the famous pasta alla vodka, instantly unlocking a new consumption occasion with the bonding experiences created by cooking and hosting friends over for a meal.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2025
This is also a way to include people who might not be confident cooks—anyone can assemble a cheese board or make a few easy party dips.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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Verb
And here’s the movie premise: Vince Vaughn wants to rope in a bunch of nonnas to cook for him.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 16 May 2025
The brand also partnered with Rao’s Specialty Foods last year for a tequila version of the famous pasta alla vodka, instantly unlocking a new consumption occasion with the bonding experiences created by cooking and hosting friends over for a meal.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
With so many new restaurants opening downtown, the pool of experienced cooks and servers is stretched thin.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2025
This is also a way to include people who might not be confident cooks—anyone can assemble a cheese board or make a few easy party dips.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cook
Verb
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Weekly figures by their very nature tend to be volatile, and when viewed alone could just be noise distorting the underlying trend.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
13 May 2025
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The idea was to first represent the optimism of America, which then dissipated into this darkness, which shifted, melted and distorted into an evil-looking clown.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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On Friday, May 16, the Idaho State Police (ISP) revealed the names and origin countries of the individuals who died in the May 1 crash, which happened just before 7:15 p.m. on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake State Park — about 16 miles west of Yellowstone.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Ready to give yourself a chef’s kiss after twirling a heaping bite of fettuccine onto your fork?—
Alexis Berger,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2025
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The chef’s Korean touch shined, albeit subtly, in the Oysters Rockefeller ($24).—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Despite following legal guidelines, the video was accused of misrepresenting events and using replicas instead of authentic artifacts.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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After a three-year investigation, the committee found evidence that, among other widespread abuses, adoption agencies fabricated documents, misrepresented children as orphans available to be adopted, and sent children overseas without the consent of their biological families.—
Time,
Time,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Viola, who took over as owner in 2015, has done his part to make sure hockey had the potential to thrive in an unorthodox market like South Florida.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2025
Verb
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But two people close to the show said management continues to support the alternative approach to the broadcast and there are no imminent changes.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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But there is a difference between refining and retreating.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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“Cook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cook. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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