as in cuisine
the art or style of preparing food (as in a specified region)
a TV show that teaches viewers the basics of French cooking
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as in misrepresenting
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
it turns out the pharmaceutical researcher had cooked her data
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as in happening
to take place
wondered what was cooking when several police cars pulled up to their neighbor's house
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Recent Examples of cooking
Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Turmeric is generally well tolerated, especially when used as a cooking spice.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
After eating or cooking outdoors, wipe down grills, outdoor tables and patio areas thoroughly.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Use the sauté setting to bring the cooking liquid to a simmer.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Turmeric is generally well tolerated, especially when used as a cooking spice.
—Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Is comedy similar to cooking for you?
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
After eating or cooking outdoors, wipe down grills, outdoor tables and patio areas thoroughly.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooking
Noun
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It’s known for its adobe architecture and Western cuisine.—
BusinessDen,
Denver Post,
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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Ramsey’s attorneys said there are gaps in the case prosecutors presented to the grand jury, including by misrepresenting what the witness reported in the 911 call, and attorney Alfredo Parrish said the grand jury even pushed back.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Noem was removed from her position following demonstrable failures in her management of the Department of Homeland Security, including misrepresenting a $220 million advertising campaign to Congress and inadequate emergency response coordination.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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When insurance adjusters examined the roadway where the crashes were happening, there were no obvious hazards—like faulty lighting or an especially steep grade—that could account for this newfound profusion.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lots of factors and complications, and a trade even coming close to happening would mark a stark departure from how the team operated 14 months ago.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The front has square glass block masonry on the lower half, which lets light in while reducing what's visible outside by distorting the view.—
Stefan Ionescu
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kyle is just outing herself as a gossip and is distorting what everyone has to say to try to one-up Dorit in her own life.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even the Altitude Edition with the black wheels -- at the time no one was really doing that.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The authority on gardening in the South loved doing live shows and meeting his fans.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Big banks kick off the coming earnings season next week, with Goldman Sachs , Citigroup , Wells Fargo , JPMorgan Chase , Morgan Stanley and Bank of America all reporting.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Keep the savings coming with more tech deals on Walmart today.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lanolin is a deeply moisturizing oil naturally occurring in sheep's wool, humanely (and cruelty-free) sourced by Australian sheep farmers.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Cooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooking. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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