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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
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
Diners can add the ingredients all at once or little by little—so the noodles don’t get soggy and the meat cooks just so.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Serving legendary burgers since 1924, the Opersteny family still cooks them on the original grill.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
At his best, Daniels cooks as a passer and runner, and that happened from the first possession.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
This means that your food generally cooks faster.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
For me, as someone who cooks for a living far away from my homeland, the pich is yet another ghost of home.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Countertop bins work just fine, but Golde founder Trinity Mouzon Wofford, who cooks multiple times a day, prefers throwing scraps into a large enamel mixing bowl in her kitchen.
—Erin Schwartz, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-low.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Don’t miss the katong laksa and ayam buah keluak (an iconic Peranakan dish, and a personal favorite of mine) prepared by Shangri-La chefs in collaboration with local cooks from Singapore’s hawker centers.
—Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Trying to imagine the flow chart for it all kind of cooks my brain.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Transfer to warm plate; keep warm on the warm stovetop or set plate in warm oven while remaining fish cooks.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
The cooks are not the only doppelgangers.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
This oven air fries, dehydrates, proofs dough, toasts and even slow cooks, has a wide temperature range that roasts up to 30% faster than conventional air fryers.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Diners can add the ingredients all at once or little by little—so the noodles don’t get soggy and the meat cooks just so.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Serving legendary burgers since 1924, the Opersteny family still cooks them on the original grill.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
At his best, Daniels cooks as a passer and runner, and that happened from the first possession.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025
This means that your food generally cooks faster.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
For me, as someone who cooks for a living far away from my homeland, the pich is yet another ghost of home.
—Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
Countertop bins work just fine, but Golde founder Trinity Mouzon Wofford, who cooks multiple times a day, prefers throwing scraps into a large enamel mixing bowl in her kitchen.
—Erin Schwartz, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
During the decade since, even more home cooks have been in a committed relationship with creative riffs like Marry Me Chicken Soup, Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad, and Marry Me Chicken Pasta.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-low.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Don’t miss the katong laksa and ayam buah keluak (an iconic Peranakan dish, and a personal favorite of mine) prepared by Shangri-La chefs in collaboration with local cooks from Singapore’s hawker centers.
—Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Trying to imagine the flow chart for it all kind of cooks my brain.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Transfer to warm plate; keep warm on the warm stovetop or set plate in warm oven while remaining fish cooks.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
The cooks are not the only doppelgangers.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
This oven air fries, dehydrates, proofs dough, toasts and even slow cooks, has a wide temperature range that roasts up to 30% faster than conventional air fryers.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooks
Verb
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This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.—
Brendan Harley,
Twin Cities,
11 Sep. 2025
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This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.—
Brendan Harley,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But let’s see what happens when Mississippi State takes its show on the road in a game of significance (sorry, Southern Miss).—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While pie crust seems to be fading away, some chefs would rather think completely outside the box by creating a completely different crust.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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For this, the researchers collaborated with chefs at Alchemist, a two-star Michelin restaurant in Copenhagen.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This pressure also distorts decision-making.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Stress or overconfidence distorts risk perception and influences decisions far more than spreadsheets.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With the growing exodus, there is abundant proof that English players can have successful careers on the continent, with plenty of European clubs prepared to operate as stepping stones.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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There is no evidence that hemorrhagic disease can spread to humans, through contact or consumption.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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This Hearth & Hand with Magnolia x KitchenAid stand mixer comes with 10 different attachments, has 10 speeds, and includes an exclusive copper stainless steel bowl.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He's involved in everything the Journal Sentinel does online — both our website and our social media platforms, like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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What time does 'Life of a Showgirl' drop?—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Cooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooks. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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