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as in distorted
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 happened
to take place
wondered what was cooking when several police cars pulled up to their neighbor's house
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Recent Examples of cooked
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Round out the meal with cooked rice and crispy egg rolls, crab rangoon, and/or dumplings, and steamed edamame.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Rotisserie chicken is my go-to for cooked chicken in a casserole.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Under current law, grocery stores must cool cooked rotisserie chickens to comply with SNAP rules, which National Chicken Council president Harrison Kircher described as a waste of energy that also reduces food quality.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Occasionally, lanternfly egg masses lack the covering, but they are laid in parallel rows and the appearance of individual eggs reminds me of cooked barley.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
There is a umami flavor to its large, plush leaves that will remind you of cooked cabbage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
But a barrage of Stop Sales riddled the contents of the uncool flip- top cooler with raw shrimp, cooked shrimp, egg rolls, tofu, raw beef and beef tendon all measuring at least 12 degrees above 41 degrees.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
If cabbage causes gas, start slowly with smaller portions of cooked or fermented cabbage and increase gradually as tolerance improves.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Strips of beef are cooked in a screaming hot wok with cherry tomatoes, onion and French fries, then seasoned with soy sauce and black pepper.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Grill the thighs, uncovered, until they are charred and browned on both sides, easily released from the grates, and are cooked through (until the center reads at least 165°F on a probe thermometer), 4 to 6 minutes per side.
—Sheldon Simeon, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The chicken breasts are cooked with a ginger-garlic mixture that is also used to amp up the dressing.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Mamlets are cooked in pungent mustard oil and amped up with onions and chiles.
—Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
Auto temp regulation is also the reason a deep fryer is more reliable – the oil, ideally, won’t drop below the perfect frying point and won’t get so hot that is burns the exterior before the inside is cooked.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
The thick blue-green leaves have a taste and texture similar to cabbage and are cooked in a variety of ways as side dishes and in soups and stews.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Chickpeas should be roasted until lightly browned but not cooked all the way through.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
To prepare, combine leftover rice with cooked ground meat or beans, then stir in tomato sauce, fresh herbs, and shredded cheese.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Round out the meal with cooked rice and crispy egg rolls, crab rangoon, and/or dumplings, and steamed edamame.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Rotisserie chicken is my go-to for cooked chicken in a casserole.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Under current law, grocery stores must cool cooked rotisserie chickens to comply with SNAP rules, which National Chicken Council president Harrison Kircher described as a waste of energy that also reduces food quality.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Occasionally, lanternfly egg masses lack the covering, but they are laid in parallel rows and the appearance of individual eggs reminds me of cooked barley.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
There is a umami flavor to its large, plush leaves that will remind you of cooked cabbage.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
But a barrage of Stop Sales riddled the contents of the uncool flip- top cooler with raw shrimp, cooked shrimp, egg rolls, tofu, raw beef and beef tendon all measuring at least 12 degrees above 41 degrees.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
If cabbage causes gas, start slowly with smaller portions of cooked or fermented cabbage and increase gradually as tolerance improves.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Served with Catalan flatbread chips ($12), redfish Galicia, a fish brushed with extra-virgin olive oil, cooked in a sauce pan with garlic butter, baked with lemon zest.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Strips of beef are cooked in a screaming hot wok with cherry tomatoes, onion and French fries, then seasoned with soy sauce and black pepper.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Grill the thighs, uncovered, until they are charred and browned on both sides, easily released from the grates, and are cooked through (until the center reads at least 165°F on a probe thermometer), 4 to 6 minutes per side.
—Sheldon Simeon, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The chicken breasts are cooked with a ginger-garlic mixture that is also used to amp up the dressing.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Mamlets are cooked in pungent mustard oil and amped up with onions and chiles.
—Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
Auto temp regulation is also the reason a deep fryer is more reliable – the oil, ideally, won’t drop below the perfect frying point and won’t get so hot that is burns the exterior before the inside is cooked.
—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026
The thick blue-green leaves have a taste and texture similar to cabbage and are cooked in a variety of ways as side dishes and in soups and stews.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Chickpeas should be roasted until lightly browned but not cooked all the way through.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
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As a result, signals can weaken, become distorted or be completely absorbed, leading to shortwave radio blackouts according to NOAA.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Common Pests That Affect Spring Hydrangeas Aphids are sap-sucking small insects that cause hydrangea leaves and stems to become distorted.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The same thing happened with Simply Grand Kitchen and Creamery, which is directly next door to Dunn Deal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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If two Republican state senators had voted differently and done right by the people, a massive and legally dubious redrawing of Florida congressional districts would never have happened.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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But as Wired revealed on Wednesday, the company also misrepresented one of its deals.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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Season one explores Luisa’s personal love letter to grief, the nuanced Asian American experience, and the often misrepresented people of Los Angeles.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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After Monday night’s Game 4 victory, there was no bravado, no declarations and no viral sound bites waiting to be misinterpreted.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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There was no comedian present (there was, however, a mentalist) for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but that didn’t stop Jimmy Kimmel from presenting his alternative version of what his WHCD monologue might look like on his Thursday, April 23, show.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This recipe calls for bhaja moshla, a roasted spice mix that gives the croquettes their signature flavor.—
Madhushree Basu Roy,
Saveur,
30 Apr. 2026
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This side of deeply roasted, tender sweet potatoes comes quartered and seasoned with GK’s take on togarashi.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The commission also sent its findings to the Kane County state’s attorney, the Chicago Police Department and police departments in towns where other major immigration enforcement actions occurred, including Elgin, Franklin Park and Evanston, Pritzker said.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Tap to unmute An error occurred.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most were held at church, which meant the price of fried fish was often sitting through an extended sermon led by a long-winded pastor.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Can’t choose between fried or scrambled eggs?—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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