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as in stove
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it
a portable gas-fired cooker that's perfect for camping trips
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Recent Examples of cooker
There’ll never be another cooker like him, and that’s not a bad thing.
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Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
Rice cookers frequently come with plastic paddles that won’t scratch the nonstick coating in the pot.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The electric cooker features an egg rack that holds up to seven eggs and a stainless steel cooking plate that delicately cooks them to your liking.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
Kamado cooker diehards don’t fret: While ceramic grills have thicker walls than any metal smoker, steel is generally more difficult for these frequencies to penetrate, so these probes should work with your Big Green Egg too.
—Sal Vaglica, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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Martin McKenzie-Murray, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
Rice cookers frequently come with plastic paddles that won’t scratch the nonstick coating in the pot.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The electric cooker features an egg rack that holds up to seven eggs and a stainless steel cooking plate that delicately cooks them to your liking.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
Kamado cooker diehards don’t fret: While ceramic grills have thicker walls than any metal smoker, steel is generally more difficult for these frequencies to penetrate, so these probes should work with your Big Green Egg too.
—Sal Vaglica, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
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Features, per the listing, include: Open-concept layout Wood-burning stove Skylight Bar There’s also a 1,200-square-foot workshop on the property so a prepper can be extra diligent in their end-of-the-world prep.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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Their unique design also makes each versatile piece safe to use on the stove, in the oven, and even on the grill.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Pastry chef and instructor Jean-Baptiste Lucas prefers heavy-duty nonstick pans.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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Each dish is made-to-order by award-winning chef Truman Du, highlighting the best of various regions, while incorporating modern techniques and high-quality ingredients sourced from Northern California.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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As mentioned, the Genesis costs $39,500, however optional extras, such as the dishwasher and oven can push that price up significantly.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2025
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One miner, known as China Joe, hid in a large oven for three days, then sneaked out in the middle of the night and fled.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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The cook is at ease in her kitchen and boasts exemplary knife skills.—
Philip Tinari,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Check out runners that have enough padding to add comfort for cooks who are on their feet for hours.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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