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verb

Definition of cooknext
1
as in to distort
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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2
as in to happen
to take place wondered what was cooking when several police cars pulled up to their neighbor's house

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cook

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noun

ˈku̇k How to pronounce cook (audio)
as in chef
a person who prepares food by some manner of heating the hearty meals prepared by the cook at summer camp

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Recent Examples of cook
Verb
If not, cook 1 to 2 minutes more, or until the thickest part of the salmon flakes easily. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Having said that, unlike many too-long cold opens, this semi-morbid midterm skit work at the extra length – entirely because POTUS came to cook, base loathing and all. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
Return the pan to medium-high heat and cook until the beans are creamy and thick, 10 minutes more. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 4 Oct. 2026 By tightening those subplots, the series focuses more by design on exploring the inner lives of Cathy, Adam and Lee (Hoon Lee) — the Trask’s cook and housekeeper who becomes a second parent of sorts to Charles’ twin boys, Cal and Aron. — Max Gao, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cook
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cook
  1. distort
  2. happen
  3. chef
  4. misrepresent
  5. do
  6. be
  7. come
Verb
  • But this perception completely distorts what most Palestinians believe and are prepared to accept.
    — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The absurdist look at greed and climate change, reality and the distorting power of media, feckless world leaders and rapacious billionaires, struggled to get off the ground.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of distort
Verb
  • Generally, meetings happen at least once per year, but the cadence may vary based on complexity and the scope of the engagement.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Though he’s dedicated to Snook’s Arm, Calvin realizes that strange things are happening.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of happen
Noun
  • Prior to her shift to farming, Molly Chester worked as a private chef in Los Angeles and was dedicated to techniques aiding digestion.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Panels also featured decorations that included hearts, rainbows, sequins, a Star of David, a chef’s hat, a chorus line of dancers, teddy bears, and a panda.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of chef
Verb
  • Muslim American scholars and civic leaders say sharia primarily guides worship, ethics and personal conduct, and that its demonization misrepresents ordinary religious practices while fueling anti-Muslim fear.
    — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Meta, meanwhile, agreed last month to pay up to $17 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by a host of states that alleged the company misrepresented the extent of child mental health harms caused by apps like Facebook and Instagram.
    — Jonathan Vanian,Ari Levy, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of misrepresent
Verb
  • Until today, human scientists have been the agents responsible for discovering cancer cures, and for doing so they (and key associates) have been showered with academic credit and awards, perhaps even a Nobel Prize.
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In a game that looked lopsided for the better part of three quarters, the Chargers did enough Sunday to scare the defending Super Bowl champions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of do
Verb
  • Russia invaded its neighbor more than 4 ½ years ago, and there are no concrete signs that a peace settlement might be possible.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • There are also three new exclusive Miraval The Red Sea options.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of be
Verb
  • This addresses a younger consumer and elevates Heinemann’s beauty offer with a strong local brand partner, which comes with its own selection highly dedicated to beauty subcategories.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • News of Bloys’ new deal came the same day that the new Skydance unveiled its corporate structure.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Cook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cook. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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