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Definition of bakenext

bake

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verb

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Recent Examples of bake
Noun
This easy, no-bake recipe transforms Grandpa's favorite cereal into cookies in just a few minutes. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026 As with similar puffy-style pizzas as grandma and Detroit (see below), tomato sauce is typically applied on top of the cheese to avoid sogginess in the crust and to prevent burning the cheese on long bake times. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026 So there was some of that in the bake-off for Scream 5. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026 Dead yeast, on the other hand, can leave dough flat, dense, and heavy, a disappointment to anyone looking forward to a homemade bake. Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bake
Noun
  • As described in the New Testament, a Seder was the last supper of Jesus Christ, who was Jewish.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Slices of the cheesy, savory pastry are equally appropriate for breakfast, brunch, lunch, a snack, a first course for dinner or the main course for a light supper.
    Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • According to the plea agreement, from as early as September 2019 through October 2023, Carie Hallford and her husband failed to cremate or bury at least 190 bodies, despite having collected more than $130,000 from grieving families for funeral services that were never provided.
    Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • But no autopsy was completed, Wilson said, and Susan had his body cremated within 24 hours.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Seven hours of blissful, undisturbed snoozing could very well involve limiting caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and avoiding blue light before bedtime.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The more virtuous may prefer the nonalcoholic Easter Egg Hunt mocktail, a mix of strawberry, coconut, pineapple, orange and butterfly pea tea ($12).
    Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In a Sierra Nevada canyon all but incinerated in the 2021 KNP Complex fire, a new forest of California’s beloved giant sequoias is now growing.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The white phosphorus then ignites and burns intensely, destroying the agents by incinerating them – a method meant to reduce the risk of spreading the materials and to limit potential harm to civilians and the surrounding environment.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Both Katie and Greg get lucky after attending Walt’s cocktail party.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Whether the invite is for afternoon tea, a cookout, a cocktail party, or a graduation, a good floral dress will always ace the dress code.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
  • After Virginia briefly stopped the run, Miles ignited another spark with a tough layup to extend TCU’s lead to 48-38.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat 6 large egg whites, zest of 1 small lemon, ½ cup (100 g) sugar, 1 tsp.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The mix uses a 90 L tilting drum mixer.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • On Tuesday evening, City Hall was lit in the Transgender Pride flag colors — light pink, baby blue and white.
    Angela Palermo April 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The Birdfy misses most often when a bird is too close to the camera, poorly lit, or facing away from the camera.
    Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Bake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bake. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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