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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2
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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as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
cooked up a scheme to get out of doing the dishes
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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
chef
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Family welcomes arrival of new baby Evie 'The Bear' Season 4 cast Jeremy Allen White returns as head chef Carmy, a role that has won him two consecutive Emmys for.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Named after the chef’s mother and grandmother, this Palo Alto restaurant serves up creative, seasonal Californian dishes made for sharing.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
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“Cook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cook. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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