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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
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The roast is fully cooked, while the sides are designed to be heat-and-serve.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Bake for about 35 minutes or until puffed, golden brown, and cooked.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Best Cooking Methods for Each Cut Pork loin benefits from slower, longer cooking methods, while pork tenderloin is best cooked quickly at a high temperature for the most tender texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Fresh oysters are brushed with a garlic-and-herb butter sauce, topped with Parmesan and Romano cheese, and cooked to perfection in their shells over a hot grill.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Once cooked down, spinach turns silky and tender, perfect for filling up lots of lasagna layers.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
When cooked to perfection, your dinner guests will swoon over the finished roast.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Transfer cooked toast to plates and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
This means that the tenderloin is first cooked low and slow in the oven.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The roast is fully cooked, while the sides are designed to be heat-and-serve.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Bake for about 35 minutes or until puffed, golden brown, and cooked.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Best Cooking Methods for Each Cut Pork loin benefits from slower, longer cooking methods, while pork tenderloin is best cooked quickly at a high temperature for the most tender texture.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Fresh oysters are brushed with a garlic-and-herb butter sauce, topped with Parmesan and Romano cheese, and cooked to perfection in their shells over a hot grill.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Once cooked down, spinach turns silky and tender, perfect for filling up lots of lasagna layers.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
When cooked to perfection, your dinner guests will swoon over the finished roast.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Transfer cooked toast to plates and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooked
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average, with a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 27, and the S&P 500 Index’s P/E at 24, are both distorted by tech stocks, such as Nvidia (NVDA).Lawrence Carrel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Has that distorted the trajectory of his adult life?Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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The incident happened at Marina State Beach along the Monterey Bay around noon, according to the Marina Police Department.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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But that’s exactly what happened Sunday when Indianapolis’ starting center appeared in his first game since Week 9 and helped his team rush for a franchise-record 335 yards in a crucial 38-30 victory over the Titans.James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Most, if not all, of these cons involve shoppers making a payment in exchange for a product or service that was misrepresented and never shipped or received.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Economically motivated adulteration happens when food is misrepresented for financial gain, leading to a marketplace filled with counterfeit products that cut corners.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Next came the blue balloons, then the red.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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With unity came a sense of comfort.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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No further details have been shared regarding identification of the body or speculation as to what occurred, as the investigation is ongoing.Shyla Watson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who suspects fraud has occurred or been attempted, can report it to authorities so those who commit fraud can be identified.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pommery blends these wines to be enjoyed with food—this one would be amazing with something as fine as lobster in cream sauce or as casual as fried chicken.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, how much room there is for fried chicken in the Arizona market remains to be seen.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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The restaurant also offers burgers, fried chicken or fish sandwiches, a broiled chicken sandwich and salads.Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024
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Recipes and Wine Pairings for the 2023 Holiday Issue 2020 Egret Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley: This Chardonnay offers enough body to stand next to richer meat dishes, while giving a bright citrusy note that pairs great with broiled oysters.Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 9 Nov. 2023
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In the midst of the chaos, Heavenly suffers a nip-slip, adding an unexpected layer of awkwardness to the already heated exchange.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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The two got in each other’s faces in a heated exchange that included Mims being held back by inactive teammate Orlando Brown Jr. and others.Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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