COOKED (UP) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

cooked (up)

verb

Definition of cooked (up)

past tense of cook (up)

as in devised

to create or think of by clever use of the imagination cooked up a scheme to get out of doing the dishes

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So the study’s authors, led by Tuhin Chakrabarty, a professor of computer science at Stony Brook University, devised another check.

— Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 July 2026
Many believe Newton was the lone genius who devised this branch of mathematics all on his own.

— Michael Muthukrishna, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Definition of devised

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Seymour’s game really began to unravel at the top of the week, when Devens and Murray initially concocted a plan to send him packing after being fearful of his ability to bring the other side of the house together.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026
Tran says the hairstyle was concocted with Liu's outfit in mind, not to mention her overall vibe.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 16 July 2026

Definition of concocted

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That’s because The Matchbox was constructed using synthetic turf that’s blended into the natural landscape, for teeing areas and green complexes.

— Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Perhaps most notable this year is the Golden Plunge indoor swimming pool, which was originally constructed around 1926 and still resides under the venue’s floor, empty of water of course.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026

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