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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
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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What happened that day at the lake?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The Port Authority of Allegheny County Police said Wednesday that Devante Clark, 31, was arrested in Downtown Pittsburgh and charged in a stabbing that happened in early May on a bus along the East Busway near the Homewood Station.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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Also in the walk-in cooler, fried rice that complements many dishes sat uncovered.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Verb
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In a case filed in September, the DOJ claimed Volgaev concealed and misrepresented his involvement in the smuggling operation during his naturalization process and thus should lose citizenship.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Prosecutors said Roberts knowingly misrepresented his citizenship status on employment paperwork during his time at the district, which serves 30,000 students, according to the AP.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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There was no resolution, of course.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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For organizers, there was no more fitting place to begin the centennial celebration.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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That’s taken place in a heated onsite barn under UV lights.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Two Indiana Pacers fans, identified as Grace and Michael, were caught on camera having a heated discussion in which Grace looked annoyed.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
29 May 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
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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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