as in cuisine
the art or style of preparing food (as in a specified region)
a TV show that teaches viewers the basics of French cooking
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as in misrepresenting
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 happening
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 cooking
Michelle Aslam, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
Moving to national television Roby took to cooking barbecue, entering competitions and sharing her creations on social media.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
The best everyday pans are ones that are durable and can withstand cooking over and over again.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Compared to other methods, the cooking technique better preserved the levels of polyphenols, a naturally occurring compound inside the yolk that is proven to help fight inflammation.
—Michelle Aslam, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
Moving to national television Roby took to cooking barbecue, entering competitions and sharing her creations on social media.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
What Temperature To Cook Chicken The USDA also says that the minimum temperature for cooking chicken should be 325°F in the oven—any temperature lower than that puts it at risk for carrying bacteria.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
The best everyday pans are ones that are durable and can withstand cooking over and over again.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooking
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Instead, La Compagnie’s 100% Smart Business Class features full-flat seats with power and a screen at each, gourmet cuisine, free unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi and other premium amenities.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
12 Feb. 2025
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The one-Michelin-starred Casa Gerardo, opened in 1882 and has been run by five generations of the same family, staying true to authentic Asturian cuisine while balancing tradition and innovation.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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Advocacy pointing out the ugly happening in our courts?—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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My brother, Alan, saw what was happening.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This type of linkage to identity makes the reason for doing any project more obvious.—
John Sviokla,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Of course, major record labels were interested in whatever the ex-Jane’s members were doing at the peak of their fame.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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From the outside looking in, the optics aren’t great with the constant back-and-forth suggesting the opposite is occurring.—
Evan Sidery,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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There could be rainfall moving in during the evening and occurring in the hours leading up to the ball drop.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Cooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooking. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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