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as in misrepresents
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 happens
to take place
wondered what was cooking when several police cars pulled up to their neighbor's house
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as in chefs
a person who prepares food by some manner of heating
the hearty meals prepared by the cook at summer camp
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Recent Examples of cooks
Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
For the next 10 to 48 hours, the paste is gently stirred over very low heat, a step that cooks away any excess bitterness, acidity, and liquid.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
The 2008 premiere of the show, which follows a terminally ill teacher (Bryan Cranston) who cooks meth to stockpile money for his family, failed to generate the same buzz as AMC’s flagship original, Mad Men.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
And a quick homemade sauce comes together with frozen veggies, flour, and broth, which cooks beautifully and turns bubbly and golden in the oven.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
In response, George jokingly asked his twins what happens if their mother cooks the food.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Grandma cooks food in a fire pit in the floor.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The chef cooks down the huitlacoche into a paste and seasons it with a bit of acid, garlic and spice.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
On some days, Gupta cooks inside it, showing how food can also be memory, art, and healing.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Each year our staff and contributors round up their best gift ideas for cooks, eaters, and the kitchen-curious.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Busy parents are also the top customers of a site called Shef, which allows home cooks to profit by selling their meals.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Different Spins on the Viral Focaccia Sandwich While the original Trader Joe’s viral focaccia sandwich features roasted turkey, burrata, bacon, and a pesto-mayo spread, creative home cooks have been experimenting with endless variations to suit different tastes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
The leader of the $1 billion-a-year in revenue breakfast and lunch chain takes time each month to handwrite congratulations to cooks and dishwashers celebrating major milestones, like 10, 20, or even 30 years with the company.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
An unlabeled chemical spray bottle was under the shelf next to the cooks line handwashing sink.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Think about your circle and their strengths — who cooks, who organizes, who prays, who can help with new hair, wig or makeup?
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
For the next 10 to 48 hours, the paste is gently stirred over very low heat, a step that cooks away any excess bitterness, acidity, and liquid.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
The 2008 premiere of the show, which follows a terminally ill teacher (Bryan Cranston) who cooks meth to stockpile money for his family, failed to generate the same buzz as AMC’s flagship original, Mad Men.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
And a quick homemade sauce comes together with frozen veggies, flour, and broth, which cooks beautifully and turns bubbly and golden in the oven.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
In response, George jokingly asked his twins what happens if their mother cooks the food.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Grandma cooks food in a fire pit in the floor.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The chef cooks down the huitlacoche into a paste and seasons it with a bit of acid, garlic and spice.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
On some days, Gupta cooks inside it, showing how food can also be memory, art, and healing.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
Many cooks prefer growing milder Italian parsley, which has a tall, floppy growth habit.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Each year our staff and contributors round up their best gift ideas for cooks, eaters, and the kitchen-curious.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Busy parents are also the top customers of a site called Shef, which allows home cooks to profit by selling their meals.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Different Spins on the Viral Focaccia Sandwich While the original Trader Joe’s viral focaccia sandwich features roasted turkey, burrata, bacon, and a pesto-mayo spread, creative home cooks have been experimenting with endless variations to suit different tastes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
The leader of the $1 billion-a-year in revenue breakfast and lunch chain takes time each month to handwrite congratulations to cooks and dishwashers celebrating major milestones, like 10, 20, or even 30 years with the company.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
An unlabeled chemical spray bottle was under the shelf next to the cooks line handwashing sink.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooks
Verb
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Others described a tenant that fails to follow lease terms, misrepresents facts and ignores neighbors’ concerns.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Oct. 2025
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The ad misrepresents the Presidential Radio Address,' and 'did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So what happens if your flight is affected?—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Michelin stars and other high-end chefs would follow, none gaining more attention than Kyle and Katina Connaughton at SingleThread, a hyper-seasonal restaurant which has three Michelin stars and placed eighth on the most recent North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list.—
Justin Goldman,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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Big name chefs seem to have their eyes set on Texas.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This dynamic suppresses wages and distorts labor competition.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Expecting others to adapt to us is a selfish gesture that distorts the spirit of travel.—
Wilson Santiago Burgos,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lawson may not suit up against the Bears, but there is a chance that Jackson will.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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But there is a sense that these great rivals are more evenly matched this time around, with Xabi Alonso’s arrival helping to tighten up a Madrid side who still look just as devastating up top.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The incident comes amid growing scrutiny of the aggressive tactics used by Border Patrol and ICE, including against US citizens.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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As the fintech sector comes roaring back, companies like Ramp and Stripe have dominated headlines with eye-popping funding rounds and rapid growth.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Manow does a bump of K on the table to relax while Clateman shows me a high-tech nicotine vape that displays music videos and also rates the intensity of your hits with a numerical score.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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The point of Generative AI is the tech does the bulk of the work on its own.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Cooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooks. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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