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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
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
The microwave was dirty, there were moldy vegetables in the cooler and cooked rice was stored without a date label.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The palate balances sweetness and spice, showcasing flavors of toffee, caramel, and a touch of sweet, cooked cereal, followed by cinnamon, clove, and a peppery mid-palate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Frozen and thawed tomato slices and scraps are best used for cooked applications like sauces, soups, or stews.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
One cup of cooked broccoli provides 5 grams of fiber.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
There are about 8 grams of protein in half a cup of cooked kidney, navy, cannellini or black beans.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 May 2026
Those amounts translate to roughly a half-cup to one cup of cooked beans, peas, or lentils.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 19 May 2026
Remove from heat; add cooked vegetables and juice of 1 lime and toss to combine.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
When the salmon is cooked, transfer it to a plate and spoon some dressing over it.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
My dad cooked, helped us with our laundry.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 June 2026
Sumanth Rao cooked for the Powells during the pandemic.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Once a food is cut, peeled or cooked, it should be refrigerated within two hours, if not used right away.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Cover and grill until cooked through and flesh flakes easily with a fork, 13–18 minutes.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
The nose offers cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, smoke, and toasted oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Whole wheat pasta has a denser structure, and can feel chewy if it isn't cooked long enough.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Adjective
From sauces and drizzles to fresh and cooked toppings, each of these creative ideas will bring your easy frozen dinner up a notch.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
The microwave was dirty, there were moldy vegetables in the cooler and cooked rice was stored without a date label.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
The palate balances sweetness and spice, showcasing flavors of toffee, caramel, and a touch of sweet, cooked cereal, followed by cinnamon, clove, and a peppery mid-palate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Frozen and thawed tomato slices and scraps are best used for cooked applications like sauces, soups, or stews.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
One cup of cooked broccoli provides 5 grams of fiber.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
There are about 8 grams of protein in half a cup of cooked kidney, navy, cannellini or black beans.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 May 2026
Those amounts translate to roughly a half-cup to one cup of cooked beans, peas, or lentils.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 19 May 2026
Remove from heat; add cooked vegetables and juice of 1 lime and toss to combine.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Verb
Stick to dishes that are cooked hot in front of you, and be cautious with raw vegetables and tap water in places where the local water isn’t considered safe.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
When the salmon is cooked, transfer it to a plate and spoon some dressing over it.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
My dad cooked, helped us with our laundry.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 June 2026
Sumanth Rao cooked for the Powells during the pandemic.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Once a food is cut, peeled or cooked, it should be refrigerated within two hours, if not used right away.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Cover and grill until cooked through and flesh flakes easily with a fork, 13–18 minutes.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
The nose offers cooked agave, vanilla, caramel, smoke, and toasted oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Whole wheat pasta has a denser structure, and can feel chewy if it isn't cooked long enough.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
Verb
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Presumably they’re distorted reflections of other humans.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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As the disease progresses, plant growth may be stunted and infected plant parts become distorted.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
Verb
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In the production, directed by Jo Bonney, Susanna arrives there before realizing what has happened, a scene change that moves briskly enough to surprise you in the audience too.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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The dinghy could provide insight into what happened the night 55-year-old Lynette Hooker of Michigan disappeared.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The suits filed allege Good Samaritan misrepresented the risk of flooding to new or prospective residents and each seeks thousands in damages.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Researchers and athletes both say that the public conversation has outpaced — and frequently misrepresented — the science, leaving athletes such as Browne to carry the weight of a question far more complex than a hot take.—
Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
Verb
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There was a fireplace, wet bar, and the porch—which faced the water—was almost as large as the main space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Defense Minister Israel Katz denied there was a ceasefire in Lebanon.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
2 June 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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Keep a jar in the fridge and add them to tacos, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, grain bowls, salads, or just some roasted vegetables.—
Oliver Strand,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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La Tourangelle has also won with its roasted pistachio oil in 2015 and 2025, and with its roasted hazelnut oil in 2015, 2016 and 2020.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The crime spree occurred from May to December 2023.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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The incident involving Levine, Kellen said, allegedly occurred during a summer trip to France around 2003, when Levine was a houseguest at a property Epstein and Maxwell had rented in Saint-Tropez.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The key is choosing unsaturated fats over the fried and greasy options that tend to trigger side effects.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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It can be roasted, baked, or pan-fried.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2026
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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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