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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
Gasoline prices were also raised by about 10% and authorities urged households to switch to induction cookers to curb gas use.
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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
There have been five reports of incidents in which hot contents were expelled from the cooker; four of those caused severe burn injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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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
There have been five reports of incidents in which hot contents were expelled from the cooker; four of those caused severe burn injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
Noun
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Once a week Cámara meal preps breakfasts by making a large pot of beans and a batch of tortillas on the infrared dual griddle built into her stove.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sitting around a wood stove and drinking cups of coffee and tea, the residents reflected on the upheavals that had become a regular feature of their lives.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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And now, the city is bringing back a special culinary week celebration featuring dozens of unique restaurants and chefs from the community’s beloved dining scene.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a family restaurant that’s struggling and could really use the help of a talented would-be chef obsessed with Italian cuisine.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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In a Dutch oven or other large pot over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Fresh pans of cobbler come out of the oven as people gather inside and outside to enjoy a taste.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In her film, Ng has a Chinese cook making dumplings refer to the infamous Basel banana.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Orders used to be handwritten on paper tickets and hung for the cook to grab.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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