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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, 7 June 2026
Quinoa One cup of cooked quinoa contains approximately 8 grams of protein, according to USDA data.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 June 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
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
Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
What Makes Baked Beans A Classic Side Dish Baked beans typically consist of navy beans cooked in a mixture of brown sugar, molasses, water, salt pork or bacon, mustard, salt, and spices.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Read on for our standout titles of the season (organized by release date), hand-chosen and cooked from by our staff.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Perfectly balanced, deeply flavorful, and cooked with an ease that only comes from years of instinct.
—Rebecca Cope, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Cook until bright pink in color and just cooked through the centers, about 4 minutes, turning once.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
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
Adjective
Leeks have a mild, sweet flavor and are versatile for raw or cooked dishes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
Quinoa One cup of cooked quinoa contains approximately 8 grams of protein, according to USDA data.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 June 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
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
Eat them raw or cooked for different textures, depending on the meal's vibe.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
What Makes Baked Beans A Classic Side Dish Baked beans typically consist of navy beans cooked in a mixture of brown sugar, molasses, water, salt pork or bacon, mustard, salt, and spices.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Read on for our standout titles of the season (organized by release date), hand-chosen and cooked from by our staff.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Perfectly balanced, deeply flavorful, and cooked with an ease that only comes from years of instinct.
—Rebecca Cope, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Cook until bright pink in color and just cooked through the centers, about 4 minutes, turning once.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
Adjective
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My standard order includes chicken, brown rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, fajita vegetables, and romaine lettuce.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
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Try the chicken pad thai, crying tiger, beef kra paw and a roasted whole chicken (E San Classic).—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Conservatives cannot allow our discourse to be distorted by manipulative foreign amplification.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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The quality of my work varied; sometimes, in my desperation to document, to fill in all the archival gaps, to address what was unknown or distorted, the telling would suffer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Dec. 2025
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Then, in what has happened in just about every game this series, that goal kicked off a feverish Vegas push that resulted in several scoring chances.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Here's what happened after Monday's game, and what the two said.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The secret to truly great fried chicken is striking the perfect balance between crispy skin and moist, juicy meat.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Make fried favorites like french fries and chicken nuggets with 75 percent less fat in this compact air fryer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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In the filing, Chauvin claims his conviction should be vacated, saying flawed medical testimony, misrepresented police training and faulty jury instructions warrant a new trial or evidentiary hearing.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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Western media has often misrepresented Sudan with its own agenda.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
20 Nov. 2025
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During the morning low tide, while there was still a small stretch of sand, excavators were working to pile large rip-rap boulders next to the base of the crumbling Pacifica Pier.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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There was no possible way that tiny Cape Verde, ranked 64 in the world and playing at their first World Cup, was going to do anything but roll over for Spain.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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College football’s latest season fueled plenty of heated debates — and now scandals.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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New to Xcel is Celebrity’s first-ever Hydra Room, a warm, bubbling pool with massaging jets and heated lounge chairs, that compliments the Thermal Suite’s other therapeutic experiences, including steam and an ocean view sauna.—
Susan Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
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The incident came 15 months after a cougar fatally mauled an El Dorado County man and severely injured his brother, the first fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20 years, according to previous Bee reporting.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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The outage came just an hour before polls closed in New York’s Democratic primary.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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