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as in picnic
something easily done or dealt with
today's assignment is cake compared to yesterday's
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Recent Examples of cake
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
In addition to decorating cakes and cupcakes, the job also involves ordering products and utilizing edible cake imaging, according to a Walmart.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
On the wall behind the counter hang five knives, caked in rust, each mounted on a wooden plank with a date underneath.
—Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The cake had been intended for somebody named Wanda June, who apparently never got to celebrate at all.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
In addition to decorating cakes and cupcakes, the job also involves ordering products and utilizing edible cake imaging, according to a Walmart.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Verb
And, true to its name, this multi balm can help prevent makeup from drying and caking throughout the day, as a moisturizing treatment around areas prone to fine lines and wrinkles, and as a lip balm.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025
On the wall behind the counter hang five knives, caked in rust, each mounted on a wooden plank with a date underneath.
—Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cake
Noun
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These hearty beef patties, which come in Ranch Mushroom Swiss and Texas BBQ (with cheddar cheese and roasted poblanos), give you a leg up on your cookout, packing flavor into six ⅓-pound patties.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Will the beef patties be available in other markets?—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 May 2025
Noun
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The coast’s only public beach is Pine Island Park, a 3-acre park on white sand shores equipped with picnic shelters, barbecue grills, a playground, volleyball courts, and an observation deck overlooking the Gulf.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Amenities: Restaurant, bar, pool, private beach, shuttle beach service, spa, fitness center, kid’s club Insider’s Tip: Have the chef prepare you a picnic to enjoy in the gardens.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Scherzinger’s face was contoured and coated in a warm bronzer to match the shimmery sunset shadow on her eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Hold cake square over bowl of glaze and, using a small ladle or a serving spoon, ladle glaze all over cake square, making sure to coat all sides.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Keeping SailGP’s identical F50 catamarans, which compete head-to-head, in stable flight is hard enough on an open track, so trying to achieve constant foiling as the breeze swirls off the streets of Manhattan is much more difficult.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Keep reading for more pots and planter boxes on sale at Wayfair to make gardening a breeze.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Like Mamdani and other politicians that have held a steady opposition to Cuomo, Lander has spent plenty of time smearing the former governor.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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As if this dramatic moment was not enough, ACT-UP member Mark Chaney took it upon himself to splash and smear several vials of a red liquid onto the door of the City Council chambers.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
Verb
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High ceilings stretched above me, encrusted with mouldings of flowers and faces, while garlands, angels, and Ionic columns flocked the dirty, peeling walls.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Mar. 2025
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His Lifestyle Flyback Chronograph RM 72-01 is encrusted with diamonds set in white gold and features a green rubber strap.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Assigned to cover the Pentagon for the conservative outlet One America News Network, Gabrielle Cuccia didn't pretend to be an unbiased reporter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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Its 138 portfolio companies cover a couple dozen industries, including healthcare/pharmaceuticals, software, consumer services, and business services.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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“Cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cake. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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