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Recent Examples of microwave
Adam Crafton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The yurts also include a microwave, mini fridge, prep table, picnic table, outdoor grill and fire ring.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Plus, the dish is made from durable ceramic and is also both dishwasher and microwave safe, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
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Noun
Thankfully for Klopp, his audience will always extend far beyond his microwave.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The yurts also include a microwave, mini fridge, prep table, picnic table, outdoor grill and fire ring.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Also limit drinking water from plastic bottles, microwaving food in plastic containers and consuming hot food from plastic containers, Ramasamy said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Plus, the dish is made from durable ceramic and is also both dishwasher and microwave safe, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
Noun
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Besides a one- or two-burner stove (see the Kickstarter page for compatible models), the Dialed Camp Kitchen is designed to hold enough third-party gear to cook for up to four people.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cozy lodge rooms sleep two to four; groups of four can also opt for the yurt, which has a rustic kitchen and is heated with a wood stove.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And because the team has gathered genetic material from coral that appear more resistant to heat and stress, their efforts are designed to reproduce hardier varieties.—
John Otis,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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In a larger skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Place the skillet upside down on an oven rack.—
Julie Harans,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
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Add oil to a large Dutch oven to a depth of 1 1/2 inches; heat over medium-high to 350°F.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When buying a toaster, consider its ability to hold various bread thicknesses and provide even browning.—
Tammy Algood,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some types of air fryers are toaster-oven style and may have different recommendations.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the hat has cooled, Rosa—a factory floor veteran of 30 years—will steam it to relax the fur’s fibers, and then inspect it for stains and imperfections.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike most apple pie recipes, this one calls for the apples to be steamed in a steamer basket.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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They can be used in the oven, broiler, or microwave and can be heated to 572°F.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Place in oven under broiler until frittata puffs up and cheese is lightly brown, about 2 minutes.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Inspectors found old food debris, residue and grease buildup on the floor below the fryer, on the floor in the office and below the soda fountain at the drive-thru.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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What to know Dave's Hot Chicken launched in 2017, when four friends turned $900 and a fryer into a popular parking lot pop-up in Los Angeles, according to its website.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The roaster features two side handles for easy transport from oven to table, is compatible on all cooktops, and oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Instead, grocery shoppers in far north Fort Worth will be able sip on unique artisanal brews with handcrafted syrups from a small but growing local roaster.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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