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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The crisp edible part of the plant is a cluster of delicious flower buds that can be harvested multiple times and enjoyed raw or in cooked dishes like soups or as a side.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
One frozen bag of cooked carrots was thawing on the prep counter.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Then add cooked bacon to the combo and watch the dish disappear.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
One cup of cooked brown rice contains just over 50 grams of carbohydrates.
—Christina Manian, Health, 1 May 2026
But with cooked potatoes, safety cannot be judged by sight or smell alone.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
In the months to come, the kitchen plans to offer dinner, centered on raw and cooked seafood.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Under current law, grocery stores must cool cooked rotisserie chickens to comply with SNAP rules, which National Chicken Council president Harrison Kircher described as a waste of energy that also reduces food quality.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Asia, Allyssia and Alivia Yarbrough, who, according to the Daily Mail, all have large numbers of followers, had an issue with how their steaks had been cooked at Arthur's Prime Steakhouse on Sunday.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
For example, this might look like adding a spoonful of seeds to your breakfast yogurt, a piece of fruit at lunch, and cooked vegetables at dinner.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Growing up in Amritsar, India, food was never just cooked; it was offered.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
Will cooked chicken be OK if refrigerated for five days?
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
In the middle is Sherry, whose fish was cooked well, but she’s pinged for there being too much curry sauce and too many vegetables in her dish.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 May 2026
They were finally cooked, an unceremonious end to a long run of competitive teams, but the veterans got old and/or left, and there weren’t enough new, young players to replace them.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Bake in center of oven until fruit is cooked through and pastry is crisp and golden, about 40 minutes.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Adjective
The fresh cooked eggs were quick to arrive and generous.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The crisp edible part of the plant is a cluster of delicious flower buds that can be harvested multiple times and enjoyed raw or in cooked dishes like soups or as a side.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
One frozen bag of cooked carrots was thawing on the prep counter.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Then add cooked bacon to the combo and watch the dish disappear.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
One cup of cooked brown rice contains just over 50 grams of carbohydrates.
—Christina Manian, Health, 1 May 2026
But with cooked potatoes, safety cannot be judged by sight or smell alone.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
In the months to come, the kitchen plans to offer dinner, centered on raw and cooked seafood.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Under current law, grocery stores must cool cooked rotisserie chickens to comply with SNAP rules, which National Chicken Council president Harrison Kircher described as a waste of energy that also reduces food quality.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Birria is a traditional stew from Jalisco, slow-cooked until tender and rich.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Asia, Allyssia and Alivia Yarbrough, who, according to the Daily Mail, all have large numbers of followers, had an issue with how their steaks had been cooked at Arthur's Prime Steakhouse on Sunday.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
For example, this might look like adding a spoonful of seeds to your breakfast yogurt, a piece of fruit at lunch, and cooked vegetables at dinner.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Growing up in Amritsar, India, food was never just cooked; it was offered.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
Will cooked chicken be OK if refrigerated for five days?
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
In the middle is Sherry, whose fish was cooked well, but she’s pinged for there being too much curry sauce and too many vegetables in her dish.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 May 2026
They were finally cooked, an unceremonious end to a long run of competitive teams, but the veterans got old and/or left, and there weren’t enough new, young players to replace them.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Bake in center of oven until fruit is cooked through and pastry is crisp and golden, about 40 minutes.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
Verb
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California’s regulations have distorted prices and, consequently, masked risk.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Vaccine discussions continue to be distorted by bad-faith actors and overconfident non-clinicians.—
Adam Goodcoff,
STAT,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Except that is not what happened.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Police said the fatal confrontation happened next to a weed truck parked across from a gas station.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Fairbanks was among those in Crawford's life who believed the actress was misrepresented by her daughter in both the memoir and its subsequent film adaptation.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Those who intentionally concealed their criminal histories or misrepresented themselves during the naturalization process will face the fullest extent of the law.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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While tapping away on my laptop, there was another type of tap on my shoulder.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Surely there was a time earlier in your life when your financial picture wasn’t so stable.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 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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Come evening, and the amber lighting of the Manor Inn beguiles; settle in with a pint of the local Wainwrights ale and its beef brisket with red wine gravy and roasted root vegetables.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Sweet potatoes can be baked, roasted, or boiled and pair well with both sweet and savory flavors, including cinnamon, butter, and olive oil.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
Verb
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All of the passengers survived the crash, which occurred roughly 80 miles from the Florida coast Tuesday, according to officials.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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The play occurred early in the game as the Fever held a two-point lead.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Most of the fish is grilled, but there are some fried and raw dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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The Best Fish to Fry Most restaurants serving fried fish often opt for haddock or Alaskan cod.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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