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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
Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev planted two homemade pressure-cooker bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in 2013.
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Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Gasoline prices were also raised by about 10% and authorities urged households to switch to induction cookers to curb gas use.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Confusion and panic have spurred a hoarding frenzy of gas cylinders, induction cookers and firewood.
—Menaka Doshi, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
The safety commission said customers should stop using the cookers and dispose of them.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Gasoline prices were also raised by about 10% and authorities urged households to switch to induction cookers to curb gas use.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Confusion and panic have spurred a hoarding frenzy of gas cylinders, induction cookers and firewood.
—Menaka Doshi, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
The safety commission said customers should stop using the cookers and dispose of them.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
Noun
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The five-bedroom features coffered ceilings, walnut floors, a fireplace, French doors, and a kitchen with a stove nook, a pot filler, and a butler’s pantry.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s going to complicate things and cool down any hot stove action.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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The perfect combination of breakfast and lunch, brunch been refined, refreshed and elevated over the years by chefs across the country who realize the value of of sweet pasties, savory carving stations and everything in between.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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The chef’s tasting menu with wine pairing is the highlight.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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Fry, poach, braise, and sauté; this pan can be used on the stovetop and in the oven for multifunctional cooking.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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These days, the threads in new cookbooks star the people behind the books, functioning as mirrors that showcase a cook’s technique, their family story or the kind of food the author likes to make.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
14 Apr. 2026
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This no-cook tomato sauce lets ripe summer tomatoes do the most, yielding a bright, juicy sauce with little more than salt, time, and a few smart additions.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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