COOKED Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

cooked 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of cooked

as in baked

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verb

past tense of cook

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

Adjective

Heat can destroy the parasite, making cooked vegetables a lower-risk option than raw produce. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Crisp tortilla strips make a delicious garnish, as does the addition of cooked baby shrimp or crab. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026

Verb

For nearly three decades, Edward Khechemyan has filled the tables with his family’s recipes, all cooked in a closet-sized kitchen. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 But open the Rocket Stop doors, and the smell of seasoned, fried catfish cooked to order distinguishes this gas station from convenience stores in which hot food offerings are typically just hot dogs on roller grills. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooked

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked

Adjective

Inspired by falafel but deconstructed, these hearty pitas are filled with roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpeas, then topped with a spicy jalapeño yogurt sauce.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
These include veggie soups, purees, sauces, stir-fries, or roasted veggie mixes.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

Definition of roasted

Verb

The market is already distorted when homes are valued based on how much more tenants can be squeezed.

— Anisha Steephen, Time, 21 July 2026
More work needed But with the breaks, these phonons are scattered, atomic bonds are distorted, and the whole lattice is changed so that heat can’t travel easily.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

Definition of distorted

Verb

The clip shows Jason standing before the box and reflecting on what happened in Season 1.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 July 2026
In a post on X, police called on everyone to leave the site of the event immediately once the attack happened, as ambulances and firefighters attended to the victims, according to a translation by Reuters news agency.

— Chandler Thornton, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of happened

Adjective

Foods that are high in fat, fried, greasy, heavily processed, or very rich can sit in the stomach longer and may worsen bloating or nausea while taking a GLP-1 medication.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
But open the Rocket Stop doors, and the smell of seasoned, fried catfish cooked to order distinguishes this gas station from convenience stores in which hot food offerings are typically just hot dogs on roller grills.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Definition of fried

Verb

Abernethy specifically accused Carlson of numerous episodes of unprofessional conduct while alleging both swim coaches fostered conflict and misrepresented facts to school officials, including a campaign of false accusations against her.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
If she is later found to have misrepresented her finances, the full amount will immediately become due.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of misrepresented

Verb

With over 1,400 crew members, there was always a willing hand near-by with a greeting or offer of assistance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Growing up, there was always something special about going to grandma’s house that made any regular day feel so much more fun, especially during summertime when days are long and the kids are, well, bored.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 July 2026

Definition of was

Adjective

But after choosing to skip the team’s upcoming July 23 White House visit celebrating their 2026 World Series title, the utility veteran found himself at the center of a heated political debate.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
The rivalry between New York and Florida — and California and Florida, too — has also become heated as the wealthy have publicly criticized blue states and announced their decisions to relocate.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of heated

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