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cooked

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verb

past tense of cook

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cooked
Adjective
It’s made via a specific fermentation process using cooked soybeans with Bacillus subtilis var. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 The most common method is to simply leave your pre-cooked jammy eggs in an airtight container filled with soy sauce and mirin overnight; the sauce will penetrate the egg whites, turning them brown. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
The Lakers went to sleep in the second quarter and started to get cooked by the Warriors, watching their big lead get sliced to 53-53 at the half. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026 Sake Sushi’s menu serves classic Japanese sashimi and Americanized sushi, including spicy salmon rolls, crunch roll and an assortment of baked, fried and cooked rolls. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
Adjective
  • Besides brewing coffee better than my Chemex, each vandola is a handmade work of ceramic art—an apt vessel to showcase coffees grown, roasted, and brewed with exquisite care.
    — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • On the side fries from a dedicated GF fryer are among the city’s best (and this is a city with great french fries), but don’t sleep on the roasted potatoes, full of savory chicken flavor.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Our congressional districts were among the most distorted in America.
    — Larry Hogan, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Americans may disagree on solutions, but many share the belief that financial incentives have distorted the system beyond recognition.
    — Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • If Boise State’s offense got rolling, there would likely be no stopping it — and that’s exactly what happened.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
  • They were told that the plane was blown over by wind, and that the aircraft was parked in its stall when the incident happened.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • For fried foods, a squeeze of lemon will provide a similar bright finish, though not malt vinegar’s toasty flavor.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Come early evening, Stinky's Fish Camp, a Santa Rosa Beach standout for Gulf-to-table cuisine, was an essential stop—locals rave about its fried oyster sandwich.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The holdout juror, Michael Péguy Desronvil, who came forward after facing public scrutiny, has said his position was misrepresented by some of his fellow jurors who spoke to the press.
    — Lauren del Valle, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Researchers studying false online information have been worried about the potential for such accusations to recirculate as normal glitches get misrepresented.
    — Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • There was talk of anchoring the ship as part of a waterfront development in a major city.
    — Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • During the conversation, the comedian and award-winning podcaster shared that there was one specific guest who left her in awe.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The Westin’s outdoor pool is 25 yards, heated year-round, and uses salt water instead of chlorine, so you’ll spot lap swimmers slicing through the steam even in winter.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The open kitchen includes soapstone counters, and the primary bath has a soaker tub and heated floors.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025

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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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