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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
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
To prepare, combine leftover rice with cooked ground meat or beans, then stir in tomato sauce, fresh herbs, and shredded cheese.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 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
Occasionally, lanternfly egg masses lack the covering, but they are laid in parallel rows and the appearance of individual eggs reminds me of cooked barley.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
There is a umami flavor to its large, plush leaves that will remind you of cooked cabbage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
In morning light, guests stroll through the gardens to the hotel’s carriage house restaurant for an ample, complimentary, cooked-to-order, full-service breakfast.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Bake galette, rotating once, until crust is golden brown and cooked through, 55–65 minutes.
—Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 May 2026
Lentils are fiber powerhouses, offering over half your daily needs in a single cup cooked.
—Christina Manian, Health, 6 May 2026
Doro Wat, a traditional Ethiopian chicken stew, slow cooked with berbere spices, onions, and served with injera.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
The pasta water has cooked down with the other ingredients to become the sauce, and there is no liquid to drain off—and no strainer to wash after.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Served with Catalan flatbread chips ($12), redfish Galicia, a fish brushed with extra-virgin olive oil, cooked in a sauce pan with garlic butter, baked with lemon zest.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Mamlets are cooked in pungent mustard oil and amped up with onions and chiles.
—Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
To prepare, combine leftover rice with cooked ground meat or beans, then stir in tomato sauce, fresh herbs, and shredded cheese.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 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
Occasionally, lanternfly egg masses lack the covering, but they are laid in parallel rows and the appearance of individual eggs reminds me of cooked barley.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
There is a umami flavor to its large, plush leaves that will remind you of cooked cabbage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
In morning light, guests stroll through the gardens to the hotel’s carriage house restaurant for an ample, complimentary, cooked-to-order, full-service breakfast.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Bake galette, rotating once, until crust is golden brown and cooked through, 55–65 minutes.
—Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 May 2026
Lentils are fiber powerhouses, offering over half your daily needs in a single cup cooked.
—Christina Manian, Health, 6 May 2026
Doro Wat, a traditional Ethiopian chicken stew, slow cooked with berbere spices, onions, and served with injera.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
The pasta water has cooked down with the other ingredients to become the sauce, and there is no liquid to drain off—and no strainer to wash after.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Served with Catalan flatbread chips ($12), redfish Galicia, a fish brushed with extra-virgin olive oil, cooked in a sauce pan with garlic butter, baked with lemon zest.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Mamlets are cooked in pungent mustard oil and amped up with onions and chiles.
—Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
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The first mystery that could be solved involves an ultradense clump of matter detected in the system JVAS B1938+666, which is gravitationally lensed, or visibly distorted, thanks to a quirk of general relativity.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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Nonetheless, Munden added his own visual flair, with color saturation, distorted close-ups to show the characters’ disorientation, and mesmerizing shots of nature writ large (raging fires, roiling ocean waves, torrential storms) and small (ants devouring a bug).—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 7, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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This even happened in Venice, during the couple’s wedding celebrations.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2026
Verb
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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
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To be inclusive, media content and communication messages should include a wider variety of people than has been standard in the past, and more awareness of the framing or portrayal of people, especially minority groups who have been misrepresented or underrepresented.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
Verb
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After the Knicks had already demoralized the Sixers three times too many, there was still time on the clock for one more haymaker, one more seismic punch to put Philadelphia, already on the ropes far sooner than its fan base had anticipated, out for good.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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There was evidence of mice where all three of the deceased had worked, and one person had numerous mice in their home, according to the public health office for Mono County, home to Mammoth Lakes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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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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Desserts, meanwhile, will be dreamed up by Matt Tinder, the former pastry chef at Coi; dishes there include offerings like raw chocolate, roasted kelp, and date.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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Late spring protein courses include poached halibut with mussels and smoked Yukon potato, a scallop marinated in sweet mirin and wrapped in savoy cabbage, smoked quail, and roasted lamb saddle and tenderloin with lamb bacon.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The incident occurred as Minneapolis faced tensions from federal immigration enforcement operations, reflecting a broader uptick in threats against Congress members in recent years.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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According to the five-page affidavit, the arrest stems from an incident that occurred six months ago in Orlando.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
7 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 11 May. 2026.
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