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as in stove
an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it
a portable gas-fired cooker that's perfect for camping trips
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Recent Examples of cooker
Stainless-Steel Air Fryer Toaster Oven Save $130 on this two-in-one Cuisinart cooker today.
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Daniel Donabedian, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer $153 $128 Amazon
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Rice cookers aren't just for rice.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Trump, meanwhile, visited a Pennsylvania McDonald’s to work the fry cooker and drive-thru window.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Some comfort food is on the menu and the Zojirushi tabletop cooker comes out.
—Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
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Daniel Donabedian, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer $153 $128 Amazon
$232 $200
Wayfair
$160
Walmart
Rice cookers aren't just for rice.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Trump, meanwhile, visited a Pennsylvania McDonald’s to work the fry cooker and drive-thru window.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Some comfort food is on the menu and the Zojirushi tabletop cooker comes out.
—Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooker
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Gas stoves alone are known to emit 21 harmful pollutants.Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The kitchen manages to fit a six-burner stove and a dishwasher, and the solid cherry cabinets are a nice touch.Clio Chang, Curbed, 19 Nov. 2024
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The restaurant can also be used to host collaborative pop-ups, helping to shine a spotlight on up-and-coming chefs.Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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The week included tastings of world-class caviar and wine, plus cuisine from two of Italy’s most celebrated chefs, Carlo Cracco and Norbert Niederkofler, as well as other chefs as part of Robb Report’s Culinary Masters event.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Removing excess moisture helps the skin crisp up nicely in the oven or on the grill and allows the seasoning to adhere more effectively.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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But having a meal ready to pop in the oven or that only needs reheating is a game changer for hosts and cooks not up for whipping up a big meal with all the fixings.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Add potatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender when pierced with a fork, about 16 minutes.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The union covers front-of-house and back-of-house employees such as bartenders, servers, cooks, dishwashers and tour guides.Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooker. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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