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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
For an all-in-one appliance that can tackle just about any meal, look no further than this Instant Pot multi-cooker.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
The series also taps into the current craze of new-adult stories — that is, focused on characters in that stage of life between teen and full-fledged adulthood — many specifically set in the pressure-cooker environment that college and university settings naturally supply to make romance spark.
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Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
Thriving in the pressure-cooker that is the Stanley Cup playoffs can define a player’s career.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Its architecture was not built for pressure-cooker corporate environments with complex demands.
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Geoffrey Cain,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
The series also taps into the current craze of new-adult stories — that is, focused on characters in that stage of life between teen and full-fledged adulthood — many specifically set in the pressure-cooker environment that college and university settings naturally supply to make romance spark.
—
Ct Jones,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
Thriving in the pressure-cooker that is the Stanley Cup playoffs can define a player’s career.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Its architecture was not built for pressure-cooker corporate environments with complex demands.
—
Geoffrey Cain,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
Noun
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Most candied nut recipes call for a low-and-slow bake in the oven, but this recipe cooks quickly on the stove.
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His older sister had been cooking breakfast and forgot to turn off the stove before leaving for work.
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In reality, the team brought products from Norway to maintain consistency in players’ diets and provide a taste of home, its head chef, Aron Espeland, has said.
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His restaurant has been a proving ground for talented chefs (alums are spread across the industry including one of them now running one of America’s best pizzerias) and a beacon of sustainability in fine dining (hence Michelin bestowing the restaurant with a Green Star as well).
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There’s no need to rev up the oven for a quick weeknight meal; this air fryer can cook chicken, fish, meat, and more with the push of a button.
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Others take things a step further and toast the bites in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
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Its origins are uncertain, with one tale suggesting that a cook at Manzanillo’s mercado left a pot of pozole over fire and forgot it.
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In addition to the sleeping spaces, the multi-level villas include dining areas, kitchenettes with refrigerators and electric cook tops, fireplaces, walkout decks, and washers and dryers.
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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