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Recent Examples of microwave
Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Heat milk or your preferred milk alternative on the stove or in 30-second bursts in the microwave.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Enjoy the leftovers chilled, or reheat individual servings in a heat-safe vessel in the oven or microwave until the chicken reaches 165°F and the casserole is warm throughout.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
There were two dead German cockroaches in a glue trap in the cabinet under the microwave.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Heat milk or your preferred milk alternative on the stove or in 30-second bursts in the microwave.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Two, elite offensive lines can’t be patchwork jobs, can’t be microwaved and can’t have 80-90% turnover every year.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Enjoy the leftovers chilled, or reheat individual servings in a heat-safe vessel in the oven or microwave until the chicken reaches 165°F and the casserole is warm throughout.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
Noun
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Even in a tiny home, this layout allows for a stove, dishwasher, fridge, and the essential farmhouse sink to tie it all together.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Other highlights include a living room sporting a wood-burning stove, a dining area that connects to a kitchen outfitted with open shelving and stainless appliances, and a bath equipped with a porcelain tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The concrete base and walls make the homes more resistant to fire and other natural elements, and could provide significant energy savings when heating and cooling the houses.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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In comparison to the former, the Misen won’t readily rust, is lighter to wield and quicker to heat, and doesn’t ask for much in terms of maintenance and care.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The 12-piece set includes two frying pans, two saucepans with matching lids, a Dutch oven, a sauté pan, and two wooden utensils.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ideal for children and experienced artists, this clay won’t dry out until baked in a home oven.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Thoughtful touches were everywhere – from the Oscar Wilde book left on the shelf to the Nespresso pods and Smeg toaster.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
5 Jan. 2026
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Wipe down small appliances, such as the air fryer, toaster, and coffee maker.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Acorn squash can be baked, roasted, or steamed for a tasty side dish.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Humidity often corrodes cables and steams camera lenses.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The best option for broiling is a broiler pan.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Place a baking steel or stone in the top third of the oven and preheat the broiler.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cipota Coffee roaster Gardenia Rosales and the family behind Arroz and Fun — including Humberto Leon and his mom, Wendy Leon, who also operate Chifa in Eagle Rock — plan to move the cafe to Chifa in early 2026.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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Get your caffeine fix at this small-batch artisan roaster that donates a portion of its sales to go toward open space and wildlife conservation.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
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And in 1945, American inventor Percy Spencer developed the microwave oven after realizing that the candy bar in his pocket began to melt near a magnetron.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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The instrument, about the size of a microwave oven, flies aboard a high-altitude NASA ER-2 research aircraft.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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