bake
verb (used with object)
to cook by dry heat in an oven or on heated metal or stones.
was baking
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past progressiveof bake.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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"The first thing he became known for was baking cinnamon rolls. He also made great Easter cakes," his mother said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
Police said they determined the substance was baking soda.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
At the same time, much of the region was baking in sweltering temperatures.
From New York Times ● Jul. 5, 2023
“She enjoyed baking with us, and the highlight of the year was baking and decorating Christmas cookies. That is a tradition that I will carry on.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2022
He was baking a cake in the wash basin.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
