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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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Stir in cooked shallots, 1 cup Gruyère cheese, and 3/4 cup bacon.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Bowls used for cooked chicken and sauces were washed, but not properly sanitized.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
One cup of cooked oatmeal already provides about six grams of protein, Stephani Johnson, RDN, DCN, an adjunct professor of clinical and preventive nutrition services at the Rutgers School of Health Professions, told Verywell.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
The pre-cooked and pre-seasoned turkey can be ordered for delivery to your home or for pick-up at a local Popeyes location while supplies last.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
Leaving the skin on and roasting or chilling cooked potatoes helps preserve fiber and increase resistant starch for better gut health.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Adding antioxidant-rich herbs and spices such as rosemary, thyme, oregano and garlic can further reduce harmful high-heat byproducts in cooked meats and baked foods, according to multiple studies.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Boiled potatoes, cooked shrimp, beef, chicken, sausage, mussels and noodles were held at improper holding temperatures, another repeat violation.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Yeah, no, everybody who gets that chair gets cooked.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Press premade cookie dough into a round cast iron skillet and bake until cooked throughout.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Aside from the salads, most of the food is made from scratch and cooked in the oven or smoker.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
That cold and cooked bird is a great source of protein for a wide variety of dishes, including the Greek chicken soup, Avogolemono.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Ours cooked in closer to 6 to 7 minutes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Quinoa When cooked well, quinoa is a soft grain that provides protein, fiber, and amino acids that support tissue repair.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
To eat the nopales, remove the spines (spikes, thorns, or barbs) and use them raw in salads or cooked in soups or tacos.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
This Friendsgiving Casserole calls for shredded cooked chicken.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Stir in cooked shallots, 1 cup Gruyère cheese, and 3/4 cup bacon.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Bowls used for cooked chicken and sauces were washed, but not properly sanitized.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
One cup of cooked oatmeal already provides about six grams of protein, Stephani Johnson, RDN, DCN, an adjunct professor of clinical and preventive nutrition services at the Rutgers School of Health Professions, told Verywell.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
The pre-cooked and pre-seasoned turkey can be ordered for delivery to your home or for pick-up at a local Popeyes location while supplies last.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
Leaving the skin on and roasting or chilling cooked potatoes helps preserve fiber and increase resistant starch for better gut health.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Adding antioxidant-rich herbs and spices such as rosemary, thyme, oregano and garlic can further reduce harmful high-heat byproducts in cooked meats and baked foods, according to multiple studies.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Boiled potatoes, cooked shrimp, beef, chicken, sausage, mussels and noodles were held at improper holding temperatures, another repeat violation.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
When cooked, lion’s mane doesn’t taste like most mushrooms, but instead has a firm, meaty texture and a mild, seafood-like flavor that's often compared to crab or lobster.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Yeah, no, everybody who gets that chair gets cooked.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Press premade cookie dough into a round cast iron skillet and bake until cooked throughout.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Aside from the salads, most of the food is made from scratch and cooked in the oven or smoker.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
That cold and cooked bird is a great source of protein for a wide variety of dishes, including the Greek chicken soup, Avogolemono.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Ours cooked in closer to 6 to 7 minutes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Quinoa When cooked well, quinoa is a soft grain that provides protein, fiber, and amino acids that support tissue repair.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
To eat the nopales, remove the spines (spikes, thorns, or barbs) and use them raw in salads or cooked in soups or tacos.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
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Meanwhile, the right shoe starts with a black pigskin suede base and mixes in blurred and distorted details to represent the pixelated side.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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My guess is this is a small black bear, and blurring distorted the photo.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And they’re not allowed to do that because of what happened (on Olivier’s hit).—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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This happened when Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina last year.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Residents and local leaders have said that TCEQ misrepresented the nature of the intersection in a traffic study completed for the application.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute said the ad misrepresented the former president’s words.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There was a distinct set of tales dealing with demons who collected idle chatter in churches, and, over time, these stories were folded into the expanding legend of Tutivillus.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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There was a lot of nervous smiling.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
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At the time, many bettors turned to social media to say that something shady occurred regarding prop bets involving his stats for that night.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Many believe the increase has occurred within both the left and the right.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Almond butter is a creamy spread made by grinding whole raw or roasted almonds into a smooth or slightly textured paste.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dishes like Hokkaido scallop crudo and zatar and yogurt rubbed swordfish kabob with eggplant, roasted tomato, and tahini are transporting and the unctuous roasted bone marrow is simply a must-have dish.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Breakfast dishes include a California-style burrito and a sweet potato bowl with Peruvian-style roast chicken, while lunch options include pan con chicharron sandwiches with fried pork and sweet potato.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Hot fried eggplant was stacked greater than 2 inches in a hotel pan for cooling.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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