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
Alisha Miranda, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2025
The annual festival features multiple bock beers from local craft breweries, a sausage cooking competition, live music, from local musicians, local vendors, and the highlight of the day, multiple heats of racing goat.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 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
Branca’s support and mentorship encouraged him to dig deeper into his Vietnamese Chinese American heritage, honing his flavors and cooking styles without limiting himself to authenticity or tradition.
—Alisha Miranda, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2025
The annual festival features multiple bock beers from local craft breweries, a sausage cooking competition, live music, from local musicians, local vendors, and the highlight of the day, multiple heats of racing goat.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 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
Noun
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Kendall Hamersly Who should go: Anybody who loves Mediterranean cuisine and is willing to cross the causeway.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Meals showcase both traditional Kenyan dishes and international cuisine featuring fresh ingredients.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Banks need clear data lineage and cleansing processes to ensure their recommendations actually reflect what’s happening in customers’ financial lives.—
Jody Bhagat,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For now, Metcalf is saying and doing the right things.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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That means doing your best to find even the smallest ways to make self-care part of your daily routine.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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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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For example, humpback whale songs increased dramatically over the study period, with detections occurring 34% of days at the beginning to 76% by the end.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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This article has been amended to say the protests are occurring on March 14.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Cooking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooking. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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