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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
Michelle Beadle Holder, SELF, 16 Mar. 2026
Musch isn't just cooking for strangers, but for his neighbors in Indiana.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
The whole meal cooks together in under 30 minutes, which means dinner (and cleanup) is handled in one go.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Letting go of the idea that cooking every meal from scratch is proof of care.
—Michelle Beadle Holder, SELF, 16 Mar. 2026
Musch isn't just cooking for strangers, but for his neighbors in Indiana.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
You crouch behind a counter so that the dining room can’t see, and stab a line cook in the leg with a barbecue fork.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
The whole meal cooks together in under 30 minutes, which means dinner (and cleanup) is handled in one go.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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Rates reversal Historically low mortgage rates, spurred by deep economic uncertainty during the pandemic’s worst days, helped to distort the market.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ogalla said she was targeted by six mailings from Gallagher’s campaign that distorted her voting record, especially on property taxes and her efforts to reduce truck traffic.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As of now, the amendment votes are expected to happen at the end of the process, just before the Senate moves to cut off debate.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Before the preseason games even happen, there’s a lot to do with an expansion draft for Portland and Toronto as well as free agency for 80% of the league.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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A lot of hotels have celebrity chef-run restaurants but Vongerichten is on-site at least 2-3 times a year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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As service begins at a fine dining restaurant’s Los Angeles residency, allegations of the chef’s abusive workplace practices have resurfaced, sparking backlash, protests and major sponsors like American Express and dining concierge startup Blackbird pulling out.—
Shindy Chen
March 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Although uncommon, some public figures and health professionals have claimed that the vaccines could cause cancer despite ample contradictory evidence, often by misinterpreting or misrepresenting studies.—
Dannell D. Boatman,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Hiding or misrepresenting income, or falsifying dependents or deductions, is a criminal offense that can result in prison time.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So, this administration is doing it all backwards.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Experiencing that life cycle of knowing where my food comes from and watching my uncles do the butchering and then eating it the same day through slow roasting was really impactful for me as a kid.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Blume made growing up less alienating for her readers, but there were limits to her project of destigmatization.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some may say the Horns underachieved in 2026 but there are almost a boatload of teams who would love to be them at this moment.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One iconic moment came when Anna Wintour joined Anne Hathaway on stage to present the awards for best costume design and best makeup and hairstyling.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Still, nothing beats an original, so Baguette collectors better be on their game come Vogue Vintage Market time.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Cook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cook. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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