bake in

British

verb

informal (tr, adverb) to include (a feature) as an inteɡral part of a computer's operating system

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Well, if you use ChatGPT to plan it, maybe just bake in extra time in case things go awry.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

The company’s forecast also doesn’t bake in assumptions related to the newly announced acquisition of Celestial AI.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

He added that "a lack of investment will bake in the structural inefficiencies for another three years and will lose a once in a generation opportunity to reform the service".

From BBC • May 27, 2025

Transfer to baking dish, top with remaining cheese and bake in oven for 25 minutes.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2024

I keep thinking of other pairs completing their treasure hunts and getting their invitations to the finale while we bake in this hot room.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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