COOKS Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cook

as in misrepresents

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 happens

to take place wondered what was cooking when several police cars pulled up to their neighbor's house

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cooks

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noun

plural of cook

as in chefs

a person who prepares food by some manner of heating the hearty meals prepared by the cook at summer camp

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Keep the sides warm while the main course cooks on the warming rack. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Someone cooks the meal, buys the flowers, hangs the art and puts on the music. — Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Everything cooks in one skillet, and a fresh, creamy pasta dinner is on the table in 35 minutes. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026 In the oven, steady ambient heat cooks the sausage through while the exterior gradually browns. — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2026 While the world has stopped for some passionate soccer fans — who’ve likely ditched business meetings to board planes and cheer on their team — servers and cooks plod on at restaurants in the surrounding area. — Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026 Advertisement The typical SNAP recipient is a woman who cooks for a family after coming home from work. — Ann Larson, Time, 11 June 2026 Makki, 47, who cooks Lebanese dishes like couscous stews and traditional kibbeh balls in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn Heights, immigrated to Michigan in 1990. — CBS News, 4 June 2026 This should be the toughest reservation in town, because the chef Anastasia Dewi Tjahjadi cooks only one day a week (Selasa, or Tuesday) and there are just two folding tables and four stools, wedged between shelves at the back of a slim Indonesian grocery on Queens Boulevard. — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026

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As far as how to cook a hot dog, there are about as many opinions as there are home cooks. — Dianna Douglas, NPR, 28 June 2026 The bakery-café chain gets top ratings for delivery drivers and short-order cooks, among other jobs. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Jeff Mauro's sandwich recipe captures the spirit of classic Italian beef for home cooks. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 25 June 2026 Grilling fish properly can feel intimidating for even experienced home cooks, but one of the world’s great chefs has some tips on how to prepare this delicate protein over fire. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 According to Littley, a common mistake among home cooks is neglecting how the pasta and sauce complement each other. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 Known for its superior quality and vibrant colors, both professional chefs as well as home cooks — including Meghan Markle — use this classic pot for everything in their kitchens from braising to baking. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 The team had competed in other barbecue contests before, but husband and wife co-cooks Jared and Lauren Cox said the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle felt like a step-up. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026 Virginia once established the barbecue template, but cooks re-mixed it in other southern states like North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas, then cities like Kansas City and Memphis, and now central Texas as an intrastate region. — Adrian Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

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Alumni contend the investigation is politically motivated and misrepresents the law, aiming to undermine Yale's commitment to diversity.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
While there is certainly a problem with the ubiquity of politicians and business leaders of advanced age, Moyn misrepresents older people and offers solutions that are discriminatory against them.

— Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of misrepresents

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This typically happens because navigating the conflict proves that the relationship is resilient and can withstand the realities of the human experience.

— Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Definition of happens

Noun

For decades, celebrity chefs have been urging us to reserve the starchy water that remains after cooking pasta to help gently thicken and bring the pasta sauce together.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
These include the people welcoming attendees into stadiums, VIP lounge chefs, waiters and the flagbearers during the opening ceremony.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of chefs

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But as Gingras and Khelfaoui argue in the their preprint, removing the two papers distorts the historical record.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 28 June 2026
Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.

— Julie Won, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026

Definition of distorts

Verb

Not to do what is economically beneficial, even if there is an argument that is in a client’s immediate best interest, but in holding power to the law.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Rothrock said there is no specific type of offender, such as a foreign visitor unaware of American laws.

— Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Definition of is

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Harry's decision comes amid ongoing discussions with the royal family to acquire an appropriate level of security for his family, including Meghan Markle and their two children, Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Gentle self-expression comes easily as the emotional Moon in your sign harmonizes with the vibrant Sun in your 5th House of Creativity and Play.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026

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