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Recent Examples of cookout
The bass hits hard, the highs stay crisp, and the volume is strong enough to cut through chatter at a cookout.
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PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
The sidewalk outside Legends would be jammed with barbecue and fish cookouts.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2025
Hayley Williams, Paramore, she’s been welcomed to the cookout.
—James Factora, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
The sentencing stems from an incident that started at a cookout in August 2017.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
The sidewalk outside Legends would be jammed with barbecue and fish cookouts.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2025
Hayley Williams, Paramore, she’s been welcomed to the cookout.
—James Factora, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
The sentencing stems from an incident that started at a cookout in August 2017.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookout
Noun
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This potato salad looks just like your classic barbecue or potluck dish (and tastes pretty similar too).—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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The outpouring reflects the deep ties Brotherton’s has built in Central Texas since opening in 2017, as well as the legacy of its founder, John Brotherton, a respected pitmaster known for his generosity and collaborative spirit within the Texas barbecue community.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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How Each Affects Roasting Results The way your vegetables roast depends heavily on heat transfer and moisture evaporation.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Guests choose from two weekly rotating meats with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal veggies and gravy.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Air-fry until lightly browned on top and internal temperature registers 160°F, 8 minutes.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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No-Fry Chicken Parm This no-fry chicken parm features boneless, skinless chicken breasts in marinara sauce under a blanket of cheese and breadcrumbs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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So rejoice, and fire up an éclade at your next cookout, campfire, or clambake.—
Peter Barrett,
Outside,
30 Aug. 2025
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According to Rambling’s East Coast sources, the usually bustling Long Island clambake enclave — where everyone from Steven Spielberg to Paul McCartney to Brooke Shields owns sprawling properties — is suffering from its sleepiest season in recent memory.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2025
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“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookout. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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