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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
Restaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
This recipe cooks everything in a slow-cooker to make for a tender, flavorful side dish.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 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
This glacier blue collection by GreenPan looks luxe, cooks evenly, and doesn’t rely on Teflon nonstick coatings.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 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
Keep the pieces as uniform as possible so everything cooks evenly.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Be careful not to solarize your garden accidentally—before an early spring day cooks your plants, remove any tarps used to warm them during the last frost.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
For generations, Southern cooks have been using leftover bacon grease to add layers of smoky, salty flavor to their favorite recipes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Home cooks are adding cottage cheese and yogurt to nearly every dish, while manufacturers are making protein-rich versions of their popular products.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
From home cooks to recipe developers, social media feeds have filled up over the past few months with people purchasing large slabs of uncut meat -- beef tenderloin, New York strip loin and ribeye -- from Costco and breaking it down at home to cut it into individual portions.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Jobs such as groundskeepers, cooks, motorcycle mechanics, lifeguards and bartenders ranked among those with the lowest exposure.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
By Becky Krystal The Washington Post Cooking chicken can flummox even the more confident home cooks among us.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The documents also detail the scale of the personnel required to build and manage the temporary lock-up, from janitors to laundry workers to cooks, translators to legal case managers to IT staff.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
But these two friends weren’t just simple backyard cooks making regular cheeseburgers.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
This recipe cooks everything in a slow-cooker to make for a tender, flavorful side dish.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 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
This glacier blue collection by GreenPan looks luxe, cooks evenly, and doesn’t rely on Teflon nonstick coatings.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 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
Keep the pieces as uniform as possible so everything cooks evenly.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Be careful not to solarize your garden accidentally—before an early spring day cooks your plants, remove any tarps used to warm them during the last frost.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
The highest-risk group is more often female, highly educated, and well-compensated, with roles like lawyers, financial analysts, and software developers bearing far more exposure than many manual or in‑person roles such as cooks, bartenders, or mechanics.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
For generations, Southern cooks have been using leftover bacon grease to add layers of smoky, salty flavor to their favorite recipes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Home cooks are adding cottage cheese and yogurt to nearly every dish, while manufacturers are making protein-rich versions of their popular products.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
From home cooks to recipe developers, social media feeds have filled up over the past few months with people purchasing large slabs of uncut meat -- beef tenderloin, New York strip loin and ribeye -- from Costco and breaking it down at home to cut it into individual portions.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Jobs such as groundskeepers, cooks, motorcycle mechanics, lifeguards and bartenders ranked among those with the lowest exposure.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
By Becky Krystal The Washington Post Cooking chicken can flummox even the more confident home cooks among us.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The documents also detail the scale of the personnel required to build and manage the temporary lock-up, from janitors to laundry workers to cooks, translators to legal case managers to IT staff.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
But these two friends weren’t just simple backyard cooks making regular cheeseburgers.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooks
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Nebraska became the latest state to sue Roblox on Wednesday, alleging that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents its safety practices.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ideas expressed in the piece Hillary Clinton’s claim that Democratic presidents deported more people without detaining children or killing citizens misrepresents the historical record of immigration enforcement under Democratic administrations.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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When this happens, the brain can interpret the bad feelings that arise as evidence of incompetence or a character flaw.—
Nir Eyal,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Fifteen chefs are competing on Season 23.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Try Adding Oil Or Butter Some chefs advise simply adding oil to the boiling water.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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That is to say that the way the current system is set up distorts the healthcare economy in ways that don’t allow for much price competition, with ever-rising insurance premiums as the result.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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First, the skull weakens and distorts sound waves.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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California taking ‘posture of preparedness,’ governor says While authorities said there is no specific threat to the region, officials across California have also been monitoring broader security concerns tied to international tensions.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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While long suspensions for kneeing are less common than for other plays in the NHL, there is precedent for players missing considerable time in these situations, especially when involving repeat offenders.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Towels, bedding and linens are provided with a room, which also comes with touchscreen entertainment and information monitors.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jeffrey comes before the crowd toward the end of the show — wearing a white mask and a red hoodie — and asks audience members to give testimonials.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jackie Oates does a wonderful job with her beautiful voice and violin.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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More comparable to Barça's democratic model are fellow Spanish clubs Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna, and Portuguese majors Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon, which have leadership elections, while not holding the same rank as Barça does as an elite soccer club.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Cooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooks. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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