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Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2024
Kitchen Countertop Appliances Unplug small kitchen countertop appliances such as coffee makers, microwaves, electric kettles, and toasters.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
Or place four tortillas on a plate, cover them with a damp paper towel, and then microwave them for about 30 seconds.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
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Noun
Put the mixture in a microwave for 20 seconds, then stir until completely melted.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2024
Kitchen Countertop Appliances Unplug small kitchen countertop appliances such as coffee makers, microwaves, electric kettles, and toasters.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
Verb
Some people accomplish this by placing a single ice cube and a damp paper towel over a plate or bowl of rice before microwaving it for a minute or two.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
Or place four tortillas on a plate, cover them with a damp paper towel, and then microwave them for about 30 seconds.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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