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Recent Examples of microwave
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
The microwave, freezer and dishwasher-safe design is good for you and good for the planet.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, microwave a pouch of brown rice, and stir it in before serving.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Plus, the plates are both dishwasher and microwave safe.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
The microwave, freezer and dishwasher-safe design is good for you and good for the planet.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Verb
The players have not been good enough and the Bengals’ personnel department, led by de facto GM Duke Tobin, finds itself back at this juncture needing to microwave the defense in free agency.
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Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, microwave a pouch of brown rice, and stir it in before serving.
—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
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Most candied nut recipes call for a low-and-slow bake in the oven, but this recipe cooks quickly on the stove.
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His older sister had been cooking breakfast and forgot to turn off the stove before leaving for work.
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Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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Comfort aside, keeping sun and heat out can also help your car’s interior last longer.
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There’s no need to rev up the oven for a quick weeknight meal; this air fryer can cook chicken, fish, meat, and more with the push of a button.
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Others take things a step further and toast the bites in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
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When in doubt, stick to food that is cooked and served steaming hot.
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Enjoy a steaming plate of weekend-only biscuits and gravy.
Noun
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The toaster saying hello was funny.
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The Britain's Got Talent judge previously compared carrying a phone around to always having a toaster.
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After soaking up the sauce under high pressure, the ribs get finished under the broiler.
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Position top oven rack 6 to 8 inches from broiler.
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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.
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While roasters pour beans from burlap bags into the roaster, customers sit at tables and look on.
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Opposite the kitchen’s eat-in area is more counter space, a desk to handle household duties, and space for a microwave oven.
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The researchers noted a few limitations to their study results, namely that the experiments were performed at a laboratory scale with a domestic microwave oven, which might not match the results at a larger scale with industrial microwaves.
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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