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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
Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Layer some slices of cooked tempeh onto whole-grain toast slathered with ripe avocado.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
Previte incorporates za’atar into her version of chile crisp, so the creamy whoosh of savory yogurt and precisely cooked eggs meets heat with a bonus jolt of herbal-nuttiness.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
This creamy, slightly sweet salad dressing is similar to honey mustard, but with the addition of cooked onions and poppy seeds.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Some brands and models have a warming drawer, designed to keep cooked food hot.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
There is always an option of cooked vegetables and a salad.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Two containers of cooked lamb were improperly cooling inside the reach-in cold top.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Since the cooked rice did not meet these cooling requirements, it was discarded during the inspection.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Greg cooked, cleaned, played with the kids, took them places, and engaged in home life.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
It can be consumed raw, cooked or fermented.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Get the recipe > Maple syrup adds sweetness and depth to these beans slow-cooked with smoky bacon or salt pork.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Place the chicken in the oven to reheat, 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is thoroughly cooked inside and out without being too deeply browned.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Pork chops are typically a lean cut, so the meat dries out quickly when cooked past 145°F.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
The Knicks had no answer for the Celtics’ sixth man, who cooked Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and Miles McBride alike on Thursday night.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
During the live conversation, some of the attendees cooked along with us.
—Roxane Gay, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
If cabbage causes gas, start slowly with smaller portions of cooked or fermented cabbage and increase gradually as tolerance improves.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Layer some slices of cooked tempeh onto whole-grain toast slathered with ripe avocado.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
Previte incorporates za’atar into her version of chile crisp, so the creamy whoosh of savory yogurt and precisely cooked eggs meets heat with a bonus jolt of herbal-nuttiness.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
This creamy, slightly sweet salad dressing is similar to honey mustard, but with the addition of cooked onions and poppy seeds.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Some brands and models have a warming drawer, designed to keep cooked food hot.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
There is always an option of cooked vegetables and a salad.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Two containers of cooked lamb were improperly cooling inside the reach-in cold top.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Since the cooked rice did not meet these cooling requirements, it was discarded during the inspection.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Start the day with gallo pinto (Costa Rican rice and beans) served with two eggs cooked to your liking, fresh cheese, ripe plantains, and sour cream or go for avocado toast, pancakes, or artisanal yogurt.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Greg cooked, cleaned, played with the kids, took them places, and engaged in home life.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
It can be consumed raw, cooked or fermented.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Get the recipe > Maple syrup adds sweetness and depth to these beans slow-cooked with smoky bacon or salt pork.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Place the chicken in the oven to reheat, 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is thoroughly cooked inside and out without being too deeply browned.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Pork chops are typically a lean cut, so the meat dries out quickly when cooked past 145°F.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
The Knicks had no answer for the Celtics’ sixth man, who cooked Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and Miles McBride alike on Thursday night.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
During the live conversation, some of the attendees cooked along with us.
—Roxane Gay, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
Verb
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However, when that perception becomes distorted, things can easily slip through the cracks.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The woman’s expression, painted in different shades of gray, is intentionally distorted in Picasso’s signature Cubist style.—
Jake McGowan,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Staffers also contacted the Colorado State Patrol, as the 70-car pileup happened, to alert law enforcement.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Crash happened amid snowy weather The Colorado Department of Transportation previously warned motorists that winter driving conditions were being reported throughout the Interstate 70 Mountain Corridor on April 14.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party said Cheng has misrepresented Taiwanese public opinion in her trip to China and accused the KMT of undermining national security.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and national NFL reporter Dianna Russini downplayed the significance of photos taken of the two together at a resort in Sedona, Arizona last month, saying they were misrepresented.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There was a lot going on in those four seconds of silence.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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And then there was the 2025 NHL draft.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 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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Deli scraps, roasted vegetables, that random wedge of cheese, a smear of whatever condiment is closest to empty.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Deli meat, roasted vegetable remnants, that last smear of hummus, a few pickle slices.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For the sixth straight year and eighth in nine, their exit interviews occurred the same week as their regular-season finale — in other words, without a playoff appearance.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The incident occurred while Kenner, a dad of two, was on his way back from coaching a youth baseball tournament in his hometown of Santa Fe, Texas, according to multiple reports.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bao’s signature buns are also a must-order: get one or two for each diner, including the classic pork-and-peanut plus a fried chicken or prawn croquette.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Apr. 2026
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Do your best to avoid foods with the words fried, au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried, sautéed or stuffed as this can indicate a high level of fat and calories.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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