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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
Stop Sales for temperature abuse came down on shrimp, salsa, tuna, empanadas, fish, cooked fish, cream and diced tomatoes. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 Four covered trays of cooked egg noodles were improperly cooling in the walk-in refrigerator. — Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
Grilled chicken cooked the day prior found in a plastic container with lid inside the sandwich prep cooler. — Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The claims were made by four inmates who apparently inhabit the same unit as the Grammy-winner, including one who cooked for Combs on makeshift heating elements, offering up dishes like curry chicken, pizza and empanadas. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
Adjective
  • But these crispy onions can also add texture atop salads, roasted vegetables, or even the turkey herself.
    — Jenn de la Vega, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Remove the pan from the oven and, with a large spoon, form 6 wells in the roasted veggies.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Working from a plus-size model’s body as her starting point for pattern-making, silhouettes were subsequently distorted, creating a second layer that appeared to slip and warp around the body.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That, however, never happened and an attorney eventually petitioned for his release.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • His death happened two weeks after his release tour for High, Lonesome and Then Some was canceled following Snider’s involvement in a still-unclear incident in Salt Lake City that landed him in a hospital and in jail.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 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
  • Policyholders and retirees have since filed lawsuits alleging that the insurers misrepresented their investments.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Officials said the filings misrepresented the number of employees and total wages paid, and were used to apply for large ERC and SFLC refunds.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • There was a single massive cheer from the home crowd in the fourth quarter, however.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike other modern culinary festivals, there was no peeking behind the curtain, because, in fact, there is no curtain.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Funding for Platte County police came to a heated front in a county commission meeting earlier this year where Sheriff Erik Holland and Prosecuting Attorney Erik Zahnd vehemently argued that the law enforcement budget was too low.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The messages, reviewed by Semafor, were heated but respectful.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2026.

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