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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
Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 19 May 2026
Bell peppers can be stored in the refrigerator or the freezer, cooked or raw.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
There are around 8 grams of protein in half a cup of cooked kidney, navy, cannellini or black beans.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 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
The head of a fish, cooked and glossy gray, emerges from a latticed crust, regarding the ceiling with an unnerving, dull-eyed serenity.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
If managing cholesterol is a priority, aim to eat one cup of cooked oatmeal per day.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
If using pre-cooked beetroot, drain the excess liquid from the package, halve any large ones, then cut into 5mm-thick slices.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 May 2026
The facility was improperly cooling cooked potatoes.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Asia, Allyssia and Alivia Yarbrough, who, according to the Daily Mail, all have large numbers of followers, had an issue with how their steaks had been cooked at Arthur's Prime Steakhouse on Sunday.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
For example, this might look like adding a spoonful of seeds to your breakfast yogurt, a piece of fruit at lunch, and cooked vegetables at dinner.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Growing up in Amritsar, India, food was never just cooked; it was offered.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
Will cooked chicken be OK if refrigerated for five days?
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
In the middle is Sherry, whose fish was cooked well, but she’s pinged for there being too much curry sauce and too many vegetables in her dish.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 May 2026
They were finally cooked, an unceremonious end to a long run of competitive teams, but the veterans got old and/or left, and there weren’t enough new, young players to replace them.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Bake in center of oven until fruit is cooked through and pastry is crisp and golden, about 40 minutes.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Adjective
Those amounts translate to roughly a half-cup to one cup of cooked beans, peas, or lentils.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 19 May 2026
Bell peppers can be stored in the refrigerator or the freezer, cooked or raw.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
There are around 8 grams of protein in half a cup of cooked kidney, navy, cannellini or black beans.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 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
The head of a fish, cooked and glossy gray, emerges from a latticed crust, regarding the ceiling with an unnerving, dull-eyed serenity.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
If managing cholesterol is a priority, aim to eat one cup of cooked oatmeal per day.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
If using pre-cooked beetroot, drain the excess liquid from the package, halve any large ones, then cut into 5mm-thick slices.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 May 2026
The facility was improperly cooling cooked potatoes.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Verb
Birria is a traditional stew from Jalisco, slow-cooked until tender and rich.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Asia, Allyssia and Alivia Yarbrough, who, according to the Daily Mail, all have large numbers of followers, had an issue with how their steaks had been cooked at Arthur's Prime Steakhouse on Sunday.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
For example, this might look like adding a spoonful of seeds to your breakfast yogurt, a piece of fruit at lunch, and cooked vegetables at dinner.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Growing up in Amritsar, India, food was never just cooked; it was offered.
—Vikas Khanna, Time, 13 May 2026
Will cooked chicken be OK if refrigerated for five days?
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
In the middle is Sherry, whose fish was cooked well, but she’s pinged for there being too much curry sauce and too many vegetables in her dish.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 May 2026
They were finally cooked, an unceremonious end to a long run of competitive teams, but the veterans got old and/or left, and there weren’t enough new, young players to replace them.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Bake in center of oven until fruit is cooked through and pastry is crisp and golden, about 40 minutes.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
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California’s regulations have distorted prices and, consequently, masked risk.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Vaccine discussions continue to be distorted by bad-faith actors and overconfident non-clinicians.—
Adam Goodcoff,
STAT,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Except that is not what happened.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Police said the fatal confrontation happened next to a weed truck parked across from a gas station.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Fairbanks was among those in Crawford's life who believed the actress was misrepresented by her daughter in both the memoir and its subsequent film adaptation.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Those who intentionally concealed their criminal histories or misrepresented themselves during the naturalization process will face the fullest extent of the law.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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There was an active shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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In our family, my father was usually the one driving, but there was never any doubt who was really setting our direction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 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
Adjective
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Come evening, and the amber lighting of the Manor Inn beguiles; settle in with a pint of the local Wainwrights ale and its beef brisket with red wine gravy and roasted root vegetables.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Sweet potatoes can be baked, roasted, or boiled and pair well with both sweet and savory flavors, including cinnamon, butter, and olive oil.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
Verb
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All of the passengers survived the crash, which occurred roughly 80 miles from the Florida coast Tuesday, according to officials.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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The play occurred early in the game as the Fever held a two-point lead.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Most of the fish is grilled, but there are some fried and raw dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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The Best Fish to Fry Most restaurants serving fried fish often opt for haddock or Alaskan cod.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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