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cooking

[kook-ing] / ˈkʊk ɪŋ /
NOUN
food preparation
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ADJECTIVE
going on
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Cooking one more night a week could result in you having a bit more wiggle room in your “fun” budget.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Cooking gas cylinders are a staple in millions of restaurants across India, as authorities have pushed them away from polluting coal or wood-fired ovens.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Cooking has been shown to mitigate psychological distress and reduce stress levels.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

Cooking shows in the U.S. date to the 1920s when Betty Crocker, a fictional character created by Washburn-Crosby, the predecessor of General Mills, provided practical cooking instruction to American homemakers on the radio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

“Like what? Cooking? You think that’s going to make me feel better?”

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez




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