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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
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
No date marking was labeled on a container of cooked chicken nuggets or on raw chicken and raw beef inside the walk-in cooler.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
According to Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND, one cup of oat milk may contain only about half the fiber found in a cup of cooked oatmeal, depending on the brand.
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Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Anissa likens the texture of mafrükeh to risotto, or a cooked version of tabouleh.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Two trays of cooked egg rolls were held below proper hot holding temperatures.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Fruit peels, veggie cores, egg shells, coffee grounds, cooked pasta, and loose-leaf tea are fair game.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
The inspector saw a live roach and a dead roach in the facility, some cooked meat that wasn’t being cooled properly and reported that the hot water heater wasn’t working.
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Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
For Central Texans, beef and other meat cooked using indirect heat and minimally seasoned with pepper and salt became the signature style.
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Adrian Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
There were ten of us, with several large sacks of nonperishable items—canned fish, soap, bottled water—along with more than six hundred arepas that the villagers had cooked the night before.
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Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Food 250 years ago was cooked in hearths.
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Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 June 2026
For their wedding-night meal, Bancroft cooked spaghetti for them at home.
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Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Campers can enjoy lawn games, s’mores, meals cooked outdoors and sleeping under the stars.
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Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Expect organic pasta, meats cooked over open fire, seasonal veggies and sauces made in-house.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
McCord offers up a weekly rotating menu that is cooked and plated right in front of guests.
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Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Adjective
Although the most popular way to eat English cucumbers is raw in a salad, there are many recipes for cooked cucumbers that are excellent.
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Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
No date marking was labeled on a container of cooked chicken nuggets or on raw chicken and raw beef inside the walk-in cooler.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
According to Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND, one cup of oat milk may contain only about half the fiber found in a cup of cooked oatmeal, depending on the brand.
—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
28 June 2026
Anissa likens the texture of mafrükeh to risotto, or a cooked version of tabouleh.
—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Two trays of cooked egg rolls were held below proper hot holding temperatures.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Fruit peels, veggie cores, egg shells, coffee grounds, cooked pasta, and loose-leaf tea are fair game.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
The inspector saw a live roach and a dead roach in the facility, some cooked meat that wasn’t being cooled properly and reported that the hot water heater wasn’t working.
—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
Verb
Inspectors also found tomatoes, cheese, cooked chicken and beef between 48 and 51 degrees.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
For Central Texans, beef and other meat cooked using indirect heat and minimally seasoned with pepper and salt became the signature style.
—
Adrian Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
There were ten of us, with several large sacks of nonperishable items—canned fish, soap, bottled water—along with more than six hundred arepas that the villagers had cooked the night before.
—
Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Food 250 years ago was cooked in hearths.
—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 June 2026
For their wedding-night meal, Bancroft cooked spaghetti for them at home.
—
Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Campers can enjoy lawn games, s’mores, meals cooked outdoors and sleeping under the stars.
—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Expect organic pasta, meats cooked over open fire, seasonal veggies and sauces made in-house.
—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
McCord offers up a weekly rotating menu that is cooked and plated right in front of guests.
—
Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
Adjective
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There are seven roasted, charred and crushed chiles in the orange salsa.
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Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar pairs rich dark chocolate with crunchy roasted almonds for a simple yet satisfying sweet treat.
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This shows once again how distorted his perception of reality is.
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This has distorted access not only to concert tickets but also to everyday services such as train ticket reservations.
Verb
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When that happened, on July 4, 1778, locals rang the old bell, which had been delivered up the Mississippi from New Orleans, and for a long time locals stored the bell inside the church.
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The incident seemed to spark a bit of life into Morocco as its best passages of play happened afterwards, with Canada seeming to lose a step after starting so well.
Adjective
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The dessert is made of McDonald's signature apple filling and a golden, fried crust.
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That’s why fried chicken, mozzarella sticks and onion rings consistently land on the avoid list for anyone managing high cholesterol.
Verb
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Federal prosecutors alleged Holmes knowingly misrepresented the capabilities of Theranos technology and misled investors about the company's financial condition, partnerships, and laboratory capabilities.
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Other videos also misrepresented the earnings users could have made on parallel bets, the Journal's report found.
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There was a casual feel in Memorial Auditorium in the hour before game time, as children kicked a ball around on the auditorium’s sloping floor.
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There was the majestic no-doubter that landed more than halfway up the left-field bleachers, a majestic blast that evoked memories of Andrés Galarraga.
Adjective
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Other players have covered their mouths while speaking to opponents during the World Cup, but a red card is only issued if the conversation occurs during a confrontation or heated exchange.
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The living room has hardwood floors and beamed ceilings; the kitchen includes a peninsula and a sitting area that opens to a balcony; and the primary suite features a bath with heated floors.
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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.
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.
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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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