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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
Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Keep cooked peppers warm in a 200°F oven, if necessary.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 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
The grits are creamy in that perfect, slow cooked way.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Black + Decker 6-Cup Rice Cooker The rice cooker makes up to 6 cups of cooked rice — although there are three other sizes to choose from.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Alexa Stone
january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Cabbage can be consumed raw or cooked, and may be included in your diet as a topping or main ingredient for a variety of dishes.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
In a medium bowl fold together pimento cheese spread and cooked pasta.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 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
Add the broccoli, cooked chorizo and roasted corn.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
In Orlando’s Waterford Lakes neighborhood, Wine 4 Oysters offers more than a dozen preparations, some raw, some cooked.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Garlic chives can be used fresh or cooked and are often added to stir-fries, dumplings, soups, and other savory dishes that benefit from that infusion of garlic flavor.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
For leafy greens like spinach, about two cups raw equals one cup once cooked, since the spinach leaves shrink considerably during cooking.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
Keep cooked peppers warm in a 200°F oven, if necessary.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 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
The grits are creamy in that perfect, slow cooked way.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 2025
Black + Decker 6-Cup Rice Cooker The rice cooker makes up to 6 cups of cooked rice — although there are three other sizes to choose from.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
Cabbage can be consumed raw or cooked, and may be included in your diet as a topping or main ingredient for a variety of dishes.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
In a medium bowl fold together pimento cheese spread and cooked pasta.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 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
Add the broccoli, cooked chorizo and roasted corn.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
In Orlando’s Waterford Lakes neighborhood, Wine 4 Oysters offers more than a dozen preparations, some raw, some cooked.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Garlic chives can be used fresh or cooked and are often added to stir-fries, dumplings, soups, and other savory dishes that benefit from that infusion of garlic flavor.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
For leafy greens like spinach, about two cups raw equals one cup once cooked, since the spinach leaves shrink considerably during cooking.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
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The influx of outside cash has distorted the real estate markets in these cities, driving up the price of housing and driving out local residents in cities like Miami that are favored by investors and foreign buyers.—
Karen Wang,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dynamics could feel distorted, revealing and maybe a little shocking.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That’s exactly what happened — and the Aggies may even be on the way up in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Dreier says that understanding what happened and is happening to Mars could help scientists better protect our own climate and atmosphere from current and future solar threats.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ada County also misrepresented what happened, the lawsuit alleged.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Dec. 2025
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The man misrepresented his age, identity, background and likeness to groom minors and create a false sense of safety, federal prosecutors said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
22 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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After a day of hiking or horseback riding across the pampas, guests gather for hearty Chilean meals of spit-roasted lamb and chargrilled steaks and pisco sours by the fire.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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For a fun twist, stir in diced jalapeños, roasted red peppers, or caramelized onions before baking.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The cases occurred in Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The crescendo of my fandom occurred in 2002 when the Angels prevailed over the Giants in the seventh game of the World Series.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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 10 Jan. 2026.
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