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as in stove
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it
a portable gas-fired cooker that's perfect for camping trips
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Recent Examples of cooker
Better yet, replace a handful of countertop cookers with a Breville smart oven that can toast, bake, broil, dehydrate, proof, air fry, and even replace your slow cooker!
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Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
This big, Wi-Fi-enabled charcoal cooker has 1,000-plus square inches of grate space, which is enough for a full brisket, a pork butt, and a few racks of ribs.
—Scott Gilbertson Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 19 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs own the NFL’s highest win percentage at home since their renowned cooker of defenses, Patrick Mahomes, became their starting quarterback in 2018.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Our Place Wonder Oven in Blue Salt Amazon shoppers are equally as excited about the countertop cooker.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
This big, Wi-Fi-enabled charcoal cooker has 1,000-plus square inches of grate space, which is enough for a full brisket, a pork butt, and a few racks of ribs.
—Scott Gilbertson Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 19 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs own the NFL’s highest win percentage at home since their renowned cooker of defenses, Patrick Mahomes, became their starting quarterback in 2018.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Our Place Wonder Oven in Blue Salt Amazon shoppers are equally as excited about the countertop cooker.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
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Shortly after the sheriff's deputies arrived on scene, Grayson pointed out a pot of boiling water on the stove, bodycam footage shows.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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When reheating, warm gently on the stove over low heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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From filmmaker Jo Southwell (Call the Midwife), The Catch follows a ruthless culinary showdown as a brilliant but obsessive chef journeys to Cornwall in search of the rarest seafood of all — a mermaid.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Instead of shredding the roast pork, as seen in so many versions — including the Cubano at El Puro — at Azucar, the chefs slice it to better achieve the goal of having the perfect ratio of meat, cheese and accoutrements in each and every bite.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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If baking, preheat oven to 425° with racks in top third and lower third positions.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The new season features McEntire's tavern co-owner Bobbie on the cutting edge of romance with short-order cook Emmett, played by Linn.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Almost every cook has set off a smoke alarm or two.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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