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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
FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The recipe says to stir frequently during cooking; this is to make sure everything cooks evenly.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Kelly does the grocery shopping, but Lally still cleans and cooks for herself (and only takes one baby aspirin and one blood pressure pill a day).
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The 7-gram daily threshold is modest and well within reach for anyone who cooks with olive oil or uses it in a dressing.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Since everything cooks in one pot, cleanup is easy too.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Resting can also help ensure that your meat cooks evenly throughout.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
The high walls of an Instant Pot seem to always cause steam that cooks the food, and its sauté function never gets hot enough—not a problem with the Magnifique, which reaches 450°F with its Sear/Sauté function.
—Callie Sumlin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Perez cooks his suadero confit in an aged beef tallow cultivated for four years.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
The other team decides on the name Carolina Queen, and on a general Southern concept; immunity-having Anthony will be the executive chef, Laurence and Sherry will be line cooks, and Duyen will be front of house.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Many work in retail, hospitality, healthcare and other industries – serving as cooks and servers, stockers and packers and nursing assistants.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Quinoa, a pseudocereal in the amaranth family, has become an increasingly popular grain among chefs and home cooks.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Once hot, the skillet retains its heat well, so each batch cooks at a steady pace.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The ladies Carnarvon, their daughters, and their guests—not to mention the governesses, maids, and cooks?
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Come evening, the pizza oven glows or a local farm-to-table chef cooks as the light fades.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
What’s interesting is that these aren’t just trends for younger cooks.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Continue reading … GRILL, BABY, GRILL — Train passenger cooks fresh steak with surprising device.
—FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The recipe says to stir frequently during cooking; this is to make sure everything cooks evenly.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Kelly does the grocery shopping, but Lally still cleans and cooks for herself (and only takes one baby aspirin and one blood pressure pill a day).
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The 7-gram daily threshold is modest and well within reach for anyone who cooks with olive oil or uses it in a dressing.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Since everything cooks in one pot, cleanup is easy too.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Resting can also help ensure that your meat cooks evenly throughout.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
The high walls of an Instant Pot seem to always cause steam that cooks the food, and its sauté function never gets hot enough—not a problem with the Magnifique, which reaches 450°F with its Sear/Sauté function.
—Callie Sumlin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Perez cooks his suadero confit in an aged beef tallow cultivated for four years.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
And scratched nonstick pans are a real concern for most home cooks.
—Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
The other team decides on the name Carolina Queen, and on a general Southern concept; immunity-having Anthony will be the executive chef, Laurence and Sherry will be line cooks, and Duyen will be front of house.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Many work in retail, hospitality, healthcare and other industries – serving as cooks and servers, stockers and packers and nursing assistants.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Quinoa, a pseudocereal in the amaranth family, has become an increasingly popular grain among chefs and home cooks.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Once hot, the skillet retains its heat well, so each batch cooks at a steady pace.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The ladies Carnarvon, their daughters, and their guests—not to mention the governesses, maids, and cooks?
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Come evening, the pizza oven glows or a local farm-to-table chef cooks as the light fades.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
What’s interesting is that these aren’t just trends for younger cooks.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooks
Verb
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The front-facing exterior of the Shoreside Cottage misrepresents its nearly 2,000-square-foot size.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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To suggest otherwise is a fantasy that misrepresents the sophistication of Christian political thought during the Middle Ages – and in the present.—
Brett Whalen,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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All the statute requires is that DHS solicit and receive other agencies' views; Congress left the Executive Branch to resolve how that process happens and how much detail other agencies provide.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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And when that happens, voters are left to question whether the outcome of an election reflects their voice or the lines that were drawn around it.—
Dan Daley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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That’s what talented chefs are for.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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For the chefs, the farm also represents a broader exploration of the meaning of hospitality.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
Verb
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But the idea that an AI bot can determine a verdict by assessing evidence distorts the meaning of legal judgment.—
Sonali Chakravarti,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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The synthesis process consists of mixing bismuth ferrite with barium titanate to carefully engineer a strain, then growing the mixture as a thin film on a substrate that distorts its crystal structure.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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There is still work to do; however, current congressional leadership has moved us in the right direction.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Across the country — and much of the Gulf — there is a palpable sense of pride in how the armed forces blunted the damage from thousands of Iranian missile and drone strikes.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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By evening, the Aries Moon stirs private ambition and a stronger inner conviction about what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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“Cooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooks. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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