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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
A lot goes down in the finale, from a breakthrough in Alex’s rodeo career to a pressure-cooker challenge for Cole.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Why does Meghan need the edible flowers next to her cooker?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Some of the consumer interest in pressure cookers and multi-cookers has waned recently, but this cooking method shouldn’t be treated as a fad.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Heat wave sizzling parts of Northeast: NYC could feel like a 100-degree cooker
Mayor: No other incidents reported from the thunderstorm
The incident occurred as thunderstorms were forecasted for parts of the eastern and central United States on July 16, including New Jersey.
—Erik Larsen, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Why does Meghan need the edible flowers next to her cooker?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025
Some of the consumer interest in pressure cookers and multi-cookers has waned recently, but this cooking method shouldn’t be treated as a fad.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Heat wave sizzling parts of Northeast: NYC could feel like a 100-degree cooker
Mayor: No other incidents reported from the thunderstorm
The incident occurred as thunderstorms were forecasted for parts of the eastern and central United States on July 16, including New Jersey.
—Erik Larsen, USA Today, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
Noun
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Before Getting Started Grease filters are used to catch grease from your stove and filter the air in your kitchen.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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One of the images shared showed what appeared to be a makeshift hut surrounded by trees, while another showed a shelter, and one featured a tent and tarp, a gas bottle,a camping stove, and packs of what appeared to be alcohol.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The kitchen turns out dishes influenced by a range of traditions, and with the recent addition of the renowned chef Byron Rubio, the menu is reaching new heights of creativity and refinement.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The American Express Centurion Lounge features dishes by James Beard-winning chefs and offers massages.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Each skillet is pre-seasoned with 100 percent vegetable oil and is suitable for use in the oven and on stovetops, grills—even over a campfire.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And for home cooks, there is countertop space to whip up your favorite meals.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Although the lack of roux means that red-eye gravy is ready in minutes with minimal stirring and no risk of lumping, some cooks cannot resist thickening their gravy with pinches of flour or cornmeal, or toning it down with a splash of cream.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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