baking

present participle of bake

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for baking
Verb
  • The setting underscored the collection’s drama without overshadowing the clothes, creating an immersive moment where every detail — from lighting to soundtrack — amplified the power of the garments.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Place the candle securely in the holder inside the pumpkin before lighting it.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Freeland took exception to Rafael Devers’ admiration of his first-inning home run, igniting the benches-clearing episode.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Hamas killed about 1,200 people in its attack on southern Israel and captured another 251 as hostages, igniting the ongoing Gaza war.
    Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Ochoco's bathroom is situated on the opposite side of the home to its living room and includes a shower, sink, and an incinerating toilet – which literally turns toilet waste into ash.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
  • There's even an incinerating toilet to handle waste.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Spreading misinformation, inflaming tensions Critics argued that Kirk thrived on outrage and intimidation rather than debate.
    Stephanie A, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
  • According to congressional sources, senators have not been briefed as of Monday night, further inflaming demands for oversight.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Baking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baking. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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