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Recent Examples of microwave
Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
The new proposal is for much larger structures of 160 to 226 square feet, each with a bathroom and kitchenette containing a refrigerator, microwave and sink.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
MuWave is accelerating commercialization of fusion energy by offering solutions to microwave heating and current drive systems, and will also target to solve the THz gap to unlock many other use cases for microwave wave systems.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The interior includes a full appliance package with a refrigerator, freezer, oven, range, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
The new proposal is for much larger structures of 160 to 226 square feet, each with a bathroom and kitchenette containing a refrigerator, microwave and sink.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Verb
In the meantime, microwave a pouch of brown rice, and stir it in before serving.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
MuWave is accelerating commercialization of fusion energy by offering solutions to microwave heating and current drive systems, and will also target to solve the THz gap to unlock many other use cases for microwave wave systems.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
Noun
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Simmer citrus peels on the stove and keep fresh herbs like mint and basil within reach.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Just heat up a kettle on the stove, then carry it outside to pour on your patio.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Brunson and his coach, Mike Brown, were heated, believing the French star should have been whistled for a flagrant foul.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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For example, using geometry and the longitudinal position of the home, the team angled the awning over the windows in the main living space so shade falls in front of the house in summer and moves deep into the living area in winter to heat the polished concrete floor.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The kitchen is nearby and is equipped with a sink, an induction cooktop, an oven, a fridge/freezer, and, optionally, a dishwasher.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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Once moved to the oven, these hot curds cause the center of the frittata to cook at the same rate as the outside.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Mike Trout, who was the automatic runner at second, came steaming around toward the plate.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Kuih means little sweet snacks that can be steamed, fried or baked and are all bite-sized.—
Julie Lin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The concept was already mildly stale in 1983; in 2026, jokes about Nate learning to use a toaster or a GPS come off as well past their expiration date, no matter how earnestly dopey a performance Bargatze gives.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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If your burners haven’t soaked for a full 10 minutes yet, go ahead and commit a few more minutes to cleaning out your toaster’s crumb tray.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Elsewhere, the formal dining room features parquet flooring and an integrated wet bar, while the kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, including a Salamandar broiler and a Traulsen double-glass refrigerator, and a marble island with seating.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Place under a broiler for 1 to 2 minutes per side, sear in a hot, dry skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side or use a bartender’s or chef’s torch to char, until lightly caramelized.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Their coffee beans come from Counterculture, a roaster located in the West Loop that sources their beans from all over the world.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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While roasters pour beans from burlap bags into the roaster, customers sit at tables and look on.—
Jenna Thompson
June 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Elsewhere in the kitchen, two roaches scaled the wall over the three-compartment sink; two moseyed across a cookline table near the microwave oven; one climbed the wall behind the stove; and one went solo under a cookline table.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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In practical terms, more direct exposure would come from using a hair dryer in the morning or waiting in front of a microwave oven for your popcorn to finish.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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