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The process of preparing food by using heat
“While you're gone, Chloe and I are going to do some cooking!”
Food or a meal, typically of a specific type or origin
“Well, I'm eager to sample some authentic French cooking.”
A small rise in temperature
Domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking
The business of providing food and related services
Relating to food, gastronomy or cooking
“I spent a year working in a professional kitchen where I significantly improved my cooking skills.”
Happening, or about to happen
“We have some great plans cooking as we speak.”
Having a streak of good luck or good progress or success
Preparing, or arranging for, a meal
Present participle for to prepare food for consumption, usually using heat
“It reminded us of our student days, when after throwing up in the wee hours of the morning, we would cook ourselves a hearty meal of instant noodles, and then throw up all over again.”
Present participle for to sear or burn something
“Use a very high heat to quickly cook the surface of the meat until a crust forms.”
Present participle for to heat up or become very hot
“This must be done in the early morning or late at night, or the plants will cook in the hot sun.”
Present participle for to falsify or alter in a dishonest manner
“State and federal officials are in a huddle, trying to cook the numbers enough to salvage the grant money.”
(cooking) Present participle for to be happening or planned
“Evidently, this has been cooking for several months.”
Present participle for to obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated or intensive efforts
Present participle for to alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
Present participle for to take violent or aggressive action against
Present participle for go beyond in performance
Present participle for to make or become liquefied by heat
Present participle for to manipulate (a situation), typically in a way that is unfair or unscrupulous
Present participle for to make a marked change in the form, nature, or appearance of
Present participle for to interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
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