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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
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
Bavel’s Hummus Masabacha Bavel chef-owner Ori Menashe soaks his garbanzo beans overnight then cooks them until tender.
—Restaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
In this recipe, the intense heat quickly and efficiently cooks the small pieces of meat, with no need to worry about the exterior overcooking before the interior is done.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The food must’ve seemed familiar to Liu, as the kitchen not only cooks Italian food but the chef himself also hails from Italy — the mountain village of Palombaro, in the Abruzzo region.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The sleek kitchen has dining space for eight, so there’s room to serve up all of the burgers Shane accidentally cooks without needing to halve the recipe.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
In general, fresh pasta cooks in two to four minutes, while thin varieties such as angel hair cook in one to two minutes.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
What’s interesting is that these aren’t just trends for younger cooks.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
So Jillani took matters into her own hands, exploring her home country to learn from the chefs and home cooks who are credited throughout.
—Jamie Feldmar, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Wen, Ho and Samia hope their new cookbook can introduce home cooks to this wave of barbecue, with reverence for both Southeast Asian and Texas traditions.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Local 11, a union that represents 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers, including cooks, servers and bartenders.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Gas stoves are popular among restaurant chefs and serious home cooks.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
Some cooks prefer to cut the meat into steaks about half an inch thick because the thin pieces look less like snake.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Bavel’s Hummus Masabacha Bavel chef-owner Ori Menashe soaks his garbanzo beans overnight then cooks them until tender.
—Restaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
In this recipe, the intense heat quickly and efficiently cooks the small pieces of meat, with no need to worry about the exterior overcooking before the interior is done.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The food must’ve seemed familiar to Liu, as the kitchen not only cooks Italian food but the chef himself also hails from Italy — the mountain village of Palombaro, in the Abruzzo region.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The sleek kitchen has dining space for eight, so there’s room to serve up all of the burgers Shane accidentally cooks without needing to halve the recipe.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
The pasta cooks right in the casserole dish in the oven to risotto-style consistency, while the chicken thighs sit just above the mixture to keep their skin crispy as their juices season the sauce.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
In general, fresh pasta cooks in two to four minutes, while thin varieties such as angel hair cook in one to two minutes.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
What’s interesting is that these aren’t just trends for younger cooks.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
So Jillani took matters into her own hands, exploring her home country to learn from the chefs and home cooks who are credited throughout.
—Jamie Feldmar, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
Wen, Ho and Samia hope their new cookbook can introduce home cooks to this wave of barbecue, with reverence for both Southeast Asian and Texas traditions.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Local 11, a union that represents 2,000 SoFi Stadium workers, including cooks, servers and bartenders.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Gas stoves are popular among restaurant chefs and serious home cooks.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
Some cooks prefer to cut the meat into steaks about half an inch thick because the thin pieces look less like snake.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 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
Verb
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When that happens — and only when that happens — Tillis will be on board and Warsh will sail through his committee and Senate floor votes, given the GOP majority in the chamber.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The goal was to get the ball out of Brunson’s hands and see what happens next.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The relational sector, in his framework, encompasses nurses, doctors, teachers, therapists, childcare workers, personal chefs, and hospitality workers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Allen will be joining the crew of chefs as the host of Chopped Castaways alongside Gabe Bertaccini, Maneet Chauhan, and Marcus Samuelsson, who will serve as the spinoff's judging panel.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Obadia sees the Optimus question as evidence of how the racial framing itself distorts perception.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
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To equate the suffering of Jesus with the circumstances of any political leader distorts the Gospel beyond recognition.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There is no threat to the community.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is nothing else, no grander messaging to be pulled from the footage.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The incident comes as Mexico prepares to be a host country for this summer’s World Cup soccer extravaganza.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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That’s where the accountability on Brunson comes into play.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 37-year-old scores in bunches and does it efficiently, Redick said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Cooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooks. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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