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as in distorted
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 happened
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 cooked
Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026 There is a umami flavor to its large, plush leaves that will remind you of cooked cabbage. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026 When cooked pork couldn’t reheat from 68 degrees to 165 degrees in two hours, it got hit with a Stop Sale for temperature abuse. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 How to Cook Andouille Since the process of making Cajun andouille involves smoking, the meat is pre-cooked and is safe to eat straight out of the package. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Delicious and nutritious, this recipe works with any cooked and shredded kitchen. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 If cabbage causes gas, start slowly with smaller portions of cooked or fermented cabbage and increase gradually as tolerance improves. —Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 For a savory breakfast, top cooked quinoa with sautéed greens, onions, garlic, fresh avocado slices, and hemp seeds. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026 Previte incorporates za’atar into her version of chile crisp, so the creamy whoosh of savory yogurt and precisely cooked eggs meets heat with a bonus jolt of herbal-nuttiness. —Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Greg cooked, cleaned, played with the kids, took them places, and engaged in home life. —Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026 It can be consumed raw, cooked or fermented. —Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 Get the recipe > Maple syrup adds sweetness and depth to these beans slow-cooked with smoky bacon or salt pork. —Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026 Place the chicken in the oven to reheat, 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is thoroughly cooked inside and out without being too deeply browned. —Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026 Pork chops are typically a lean cut, so the meat dries out quickly when cooked past 145°F. —Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026 The Knicks had no answer for the Celtics’ sixth man, who cooked Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and Miles McBride alike on Thursday night. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026 During the live conversation, some of the attendees cooked along with us. —Roxane Gay, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Occasionally, lanternfly egg masses lack the covering, but they are laid in parallel rows and the appearance of individual eggs reminds me of cooked barley. —Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026 There is a umami flavor to its large, plush leaves that will remind you of cooked cabbage. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026 When cooked pork couldn’t reheat from 68 degrees to 165 degrees in two hours, it got hit with a Stop Sale for temperature abuse. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 How to Cook Andouille Since the process of making Cajun andouille involves smoking, the meat is pre-cooked and is safe to eat straight out of the package. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Delicious and nutritious, this recipe works with any cooked and shredded kitchen. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 If cabbage causes gas, start slowly with smaller portions of cooked or fermented cabbage and increase gradually as tolerance improves. —Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 For a savory breakfast, top cooked quinoa with sautéed greens, onions, garlic, fresh avocado slices, and hemp seeds. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026 Previte incorporates za’atar into her version of chile crisp, so the creamy whoosh of savory yogurt and precisely cooked eggs meets heat with a bonus jolt of herbal-nuttiness. —Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Start the day with gallo pinto (Costa Rican rice and beans) served with two eggs cooked to your liking, fresh cheese, ripe plantains, and sour cream or go for avocado toast, pancakes, or artisanal yogurt. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Greg cooked, cleaned, played with the kids, took them places, and engaged in home life. —Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026 It can be consumed raw, cooked or fermented. —Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 Get the recipe > Maple syrup adds sweetness and depth to these beans slow-cooked with smoky bacon or salt pork. —Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026 Place the chicken in the oven to reheat, 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is thoroughly cooked inside and out without being too deeply browned. —Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026 Pork chops are typically a lean cut, so the meat dries out quickly when cooked past 145°F. —Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026 The Knicks had no answer for the Celtics’ sixth man, who cooked Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and Miles McBride alike on Thursday night. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026 During the live conversation, some of the attendees cooked along with us. —Roxane Gay, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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However, when that perception becomes distorted, things can easily slip through the cracks.— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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The woman’s expression, painted in different shades of gray, is intentionally distorted in Picasso’s signature Cubist style.— Jake McGowan, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
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Staffers also contacted the Colorado State Patrol, as the 70-car pileup happened, to alert law enforcement.— Alan Gionet, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Crash happened amid snowy weather The Colorado Department of Transportation previously warned motorists that winter driving conditions were being reported throughout the Interstate 70 Mountain Corridor on April 14.— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party said Cheng has misrepresented Taiwanese public opinion in her trip to China and accused the KMT of undermining national security.— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and national NFL reporter Dianna Russini downplayed the significance of photos taken of the two together at a resort in Sedona, Arizona last month, saying they were misrepresented.— Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
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Following Prince’s death, there was a two-year investigation into the circumstances around his untimely passing.— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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There was no immediate word on the identities of the perpetrator or the identify of the person who died.— Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
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Deli scraps, roasted vegetables, that random wedge of cheese, a smear of whatever condiment is closest to empty.— Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Deli meat, roasted vegetable remnants, that last smear of hummus, a few pickle slices.— Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
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For the sixth straight year and eighth in nine, their exit interviews occurred the same week as their regular-season finale — in other words, without a playoff appearance.— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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The incident occurred while Kenner, a dad of two, was on his way back from coaching a youth baseball tournament in his hometown of Santa Fe, Texas, according to multiple reports.— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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Most were held at church, which meant the price of fried fish was often sitting through an extended sermon led by a long-winded pastor.— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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Can’t choose between fried or scrambled eggs?— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Cooked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/cooked. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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