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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
Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes or according to package instructions.
—Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
The new Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby at Downtown Disney is hiring line cooks, prep cooks, servers, wait assistants, dishwashers, hosts and bartenders, according to Earl Enterprises.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Even more interesting, nearly half of travelers cook their own meals while away, making grocery store runs a necessity.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes or according to package instructions.
—Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
As a cook expands their spice rack, this reservoir of literature allows Groff her pick of influence.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
The new Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby at Downtown Disney is hiring line cooks, prep cooks, servers, wait assistants, dishwashers, hosts and bartenders, according to Earl Enterprises.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cook
Verb
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His voice grew distorted as the microphone struggled to contain the decibels.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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Black history has been erased and distorted in this country from the beginning.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The violence captured on cellphone videos and shared around the globe – buses burning, gas stations attacked, military helicopters flying overhead – wasn’t just happening in remote rural towns long plagued by drug violence.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The food and drink As with most of the smaller Parisian hotels, all the food and drink action happens in the same place—the property’s entrance is designed to be a comfortable lounge, bar, and breakfast area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, the clock was ticking, as chefs teamed up by colored aprons were given 45 minutes to complete the task at hand.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Le Creuset Signature Round Deep Oven Le Creuset cookware is beloved by pro chefs and home cooks alike for its craftsmanship, durability, and wide range of stunning colors that include classic white and bright cherry red.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The case stems from allegations the rooftop solar company materially misrepresented certain terms of power purchase agreements or failed to make adequate disclosures that resulted in consumers being misled.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The president has consistently misrepresented his tariffs, claiming despite evidence to the contrary that foreign governments would pay them and that the revenues would be sufficient to pay down the national debt and give taxpayers a dividend check.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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In response to a market-moving piece of dystopian fan fiction fearmongering about AI, Citadel Securities put out its own brief on the historical precedent for AI’s impact and the improbability that the technology will render humans unemployable any more than the typewriter or the internet did.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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More than 20 states currently have agreements with the agency permitting them to do so; Landry, the Louisiana Secretary of State, highlighted that SAVE had been used in her state’s ongoing investigation.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Sources say there are currently very few American companies with export licenses to export fuel to Cuba.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The onboard casino is one of the most lively places on the ship, and there are lots of shops onboard to spend your winnings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Riley finally is coming home, returning Sunday with the unveiling of a long overdue statue in whose bronze reflection a couple of wistful realizations can be found.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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While the sale of the Rothschild stake has been delayed, one person familiar with the discussions said there has been significant interest, and a sale will likely be completed in the coming months.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Cook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cook. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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