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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
Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
As frustration rises, Tita cooks savory dishes that reflect her emotions.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
And like our famous one-pan pasta recipe, everything cooks together in the same pot—no waiting for water to boil or being left with a mountain of dishes to clean.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
The oven broiler handles the rest, caramelizing the sauce while the salmon cooks.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
When a customer orders orange beef or mapo tofu, a robotic arm delivers the ingredients to an electronic wok, which cooks them for precise intervals before depositing the food in a bowl.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
This cooks the food only, leaving the container unaffected.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
When choosing farro for this soup, use semi-pearled farro, which cooks in about 30 minutes and retains some of its nutrients.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Hill cooks family dinner twice a week.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Good cooks with comfortable spaces to entertain should consider EatWith or CozyMeal to offer special events at home, from fancy dinners to cooking lessons.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The facility had a leak inside the cold-top cooler at cooks line.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Parchment paper is an essential kitchen tool, helping cooks and bakers prepare flawless dishes while minimizing cleanup.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Cabbage is an easy vegetable for beginner cooks and seasoned pros alike looking for new challenges.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
In each home, the authors observed invaluable techniques that South Asian home cooks use daily.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Nominees can be teachers, principals, administrators, nurses, bus drivers, cooks, librarians, coaches and other school workers who make a difference.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Stehling cooks the shrimp with bacon, mushrooms, and garlic for an extra savory flavor, and pairs them with creamy cheese grits to make this memorable dinner or brunch dish.
—Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
As frustration rises, Tita cooks savory dishes that reflect her emotions.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
And like our famous one-pan pasta recipe, everything cooks together in the same pot—no waiting for water to boil or being left with a mountain of dishes to clean.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
The oven broiler handles the rest, caramelizing the sauce while the salmon cooks.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
When a customer orders orange beef or mapo tofu, a robotic arm delivers the ingredients to an electronic wok, which cooks them for precise intervals before depositing the food in a bowl.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
This cooks the food only, leaving the container unaffected.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
When choosing farro for this soup, use semi-pearled farro, which cooks in about 30 minutes and retains some of its nutrients.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Hill cooks family dinner twice a week.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
For 40% of people, the answer is two; IKEA found that nearly half of home cooks prefer to cook alone.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Good cooks with comfortable spaces to entertain should consider EatWith or CozyMeal to offer special events at home, from fancy dinners to cooking lessons.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The facility had a leak inside the cold-top cooler at cooks line.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Parchment paper is an essential kitchen tool, helping cooks and bakers prepare flawless dishes while minimizing cleanup.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Cabbage is an easy vegetable for beginner cooks and seasoned pros alike looking for new challenges.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
In each home, the authors observed invaluable techniques that South Asian home cooks use daily.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Nominees can be teachers, principals, administrators, nurses, bus drivers, cooks, librarians, coaches and other school workers who make a difference.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooks
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Following a misleading report on hospital finances, The Denver Post published an editorial that misrepresents UCHealth’s role in caring for Colorado patients and misstates key facts about our financial operations.—
Elizabeth B. Concordia,
Denver Post,
29 Dec. 2025
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The Washington Post is currently pioneering the field of AI slop podcasts, allowing users to generate audio content that, according to staffers, is full of errors and misrepresents articles by the newspaper’s actual reporters.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
14 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Protests and accusations and talk like this goes on all the time, and nothing ever happens.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Food Network has revealed its 2026 Hot List, which is made up of 11 notable chefs and culinary content creators, including Nick DiGiovanni, Lorenzo Espada and Tini Younger.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Husband-and-wife chefs Osmel González and Camila Salazar previously earned a Michelin Star for their Miami pop-up, EntreNos, and their 10-course tasting menu here reflects the same precision and intention.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This concentration distorts markets, raises costs for families, threatens national security, and removes decisions from Texans’ hands.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Instant gratification distorts reality in this era of college basketball.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There is a harder message in that observation, particularly for Europe and the UK.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, Mexican officials said there is currently no indication that the 84-year-old was brought into Mexico.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the Mountain House comes into view, you’ll be wowed by this structure that is part Victorian castle, part ski chalet-on-steroids.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Fire Horse Year is a moment of inner affirmation, a psychological reset that allows people to gather momentum for what comes next.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Decluttering your home may not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials by donating to thrift stores often does the trick.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Paying by wire transfer, check, debit card or credit card does not trigger Form 8300 reporting in the same way cash does.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Cooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooks. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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