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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
Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Their magnesium content is a bit lower per serving than cooked spinach.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
The facility was improperly cooling cooked chicken on a speed rack.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Keep cooked rolls warm in a 200°F oven, if necessary.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Beyond cooked dishes, tomato paste can be whisked into vinaigrettes for color and balance, blended into compound butters, or brushed in glazes for roasted meats and vegetables.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Frozen cooked squash can last up to three months.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Keep raw seafood and meat separate from cooked and ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross contamination.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
One cup of cooked lentils provides nearly 18 grams (g) of protein, which is more than other protein alternatives, such as a 5-ounce (oz) serving of Greek yogurt or two large eggs.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Field peas, red rice and the best part — oxtail — cooked down, down and down again into a warm, unctuous delight.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Dinner begins with poi, haupia (coconut pudding), pohole (fern) salad followed by other traditional Hawaiian dishes, like kalua pig (shredded pig cooked in an underground oven, or imu).
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
This recipe uses green cabbage as the base which is then chopped, seasoned, and cooked in bacon grease.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Frozen broccoli, which is nutritionally comparable to fresh cooked, costs less, is convenient to keep on hand and doesn’t need to be chopped.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Graham no longer cooked or played with her son after work, said her boyfriend, Shawn Scott.
—Lizzie Presser, ProPublica, 14 Jan. 2026
The pork is marinated for 12 to 24 hours in a special blend of Mexican spices mixed with orange juice, according to a restaurant representative, and cooked for five to six hours.
—Alexa Stone
january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
For areas that have cooked-on food, allow the solution to sit on the surface for several minutes before wiping to help loosen the mess.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Its hot, cooked meals, popular in the Californian outlets, will also be sold.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Their magnesium content is a bit lower per serving than cooked spinach.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
The facility was improperly cooling cooked chicken on a speed rack.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Keep cooked rolls warm in a 200°F oven, if necessary.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Beyond cooked dishes, tomato paste can be whisked into vinaigrettes for color and balance, blended into compound butters, or brushed in glazes for roasted meats and vegetables.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Frozen cooked squash can last up to three months.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Keep raw seafood and meat separate from cooked and ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross contamination.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
One cup of cooked lentils provides nearly 18 grams (g) of protein, which is more than other protein alternatives, such as a 5-ounce (oz) serving of Greek yogurt or two large eggs.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
Live game broadcast, food trucks, traditional roast pork cooked in Caja Chinas, and family activities.
—Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
Field peas, red rice and the best part — oxtail — cooked down, down and down again into a warm, unctuous delight.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Dinner begins with poi, haupia (coconut pudding), pohole (fern) salad followed by other traditional Hawaiian dishes, like kalua pig (shredded pig cooked in an underground oven, or imu).
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
This recipe uses green cabbage as the base which is then chopped, seasoned, and cooked in bacon grease.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Frozen broccoli, which is nutritionally comparable to fresh cooked, costs less, is convenient to keep on hand and doesn’t need to be chopped.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Graham no longer cooked or played with her son after work, said her boyfriend, Shawn Scott.
—Lizzie Presser, ProPublica, 14 Jan. 2026
The pork is marinated for 12 to 24 hours in a special blend of Mexican spices mixed with orange juice, according to a restaurant representative, and cooked for five to six hours.
—Alexa Stone
january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
For areas that have cooked-on food, allow the solution to sit on the surface for several minutes before wiping to help loosen the mess.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
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Here’s everything to know about her mental health history and the religious influence that allegedly distorted her beliefs.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, the government shutdown, which halted data collection, may have distorted the results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What happened next — her then-husband Joey Buttafuoco's 17-year-old mistress Amy Fisher showing up at her door and shooting her point-blank in the face — created an almost instant media firestorm.—
Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The last time this happened was in 2018, with observers in Europe reporting a brief surge of more than 100 meteors per hour.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Both of those numbers are often misrepresented by outdoor brands.—
Adam Trenkamp,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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Ada County also misrepresented what happened, the lawsuit alleged.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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There was also the possibility of the Panthers activating interior offensive lineman Chandler Zavala ahead of Saturday’s game.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Years later, in June 2023, the FBI and the Department of Justice said there was no credible evidence of foul play in his death, according to a DOJ report.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 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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While the club's specialty is a roasted duck dinner (with a surprising choice of sauces including l'orange, mushroom, cherry jubilee, or apply brandy), that isn't the origin of the name.—
Ron Faiola,
Midwest Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Lightly salted roasted peanuts add a slight crunch and nuttiness on top (but can be skipped due to allergies).—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The incident occurred during the episode 5 Roundtable.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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The first two racehorse deaths of 2026 in California occurred at Santa Anita.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
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The fries were tallow fried and incredibly crisp, which is rare to find since most restaurants use seed oils.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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