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noun

Definition of microwave

as in stove

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verb

as in to heat

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Recent Examples of microwave

Noun

Released by a car-sized carrier in Earth orbit, these microwave-sized spacecraft will act as interceptors to protect Western satellites, and their deployment will mark a next step in the evolution of orbital warfare. — Mark Piesing, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Tristano said the meal kit industry has begun shifting from stovetop to microwave as convenience tops actual cooking in the post-pandemic world. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Verb

In a microwave-safe medium bowl, microwave the cream cheese for 5 to 10 seconds, just until it’s softened. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 The toys may also pose burn hazards, with the possibility of reaching dangerously high temperatures if subjected to high heat, as seen in viral social media trends encouraging children to microwave the toys, the agency said. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for microwave

Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave

Noun

In a hot stove season without a stove, a Cubs Convention without the players seems about right.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
This pot is designed specifically for popping popcorn on the stove and making the perfect batch every time (in just about 5 minutes, too).

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of stove

Verb

Their race started off heated again in 2026, with the campaigns trading claims over Bradley’s position on the legislation named for the Ukrainian refugee fatally stabbed on Charlotte’s light rail in 2025.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
The bombardment heats the fuel toward the extreme temperatures required for commercial fusion.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of heat

Noun

The oven baked hot water cornbread, however, steals the show with fragrant orange zest, crisp crust and a substantial crumb.

— Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Crofton Cast-Iron Dutch Oven There are a million uses for a Dutch oven over the holiday season, from making stunning desserts to baking homemade bread to preparing Grandma’s go-to stew recipe.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of oven

Noun

Worried about artificial intelligence destroying all of humanity soon, or, alternatively, turning your toaster or other home appliances against you?

— Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026
That makes the toaster, the dish rack and the tangle of cords part of the living room view.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of toaster

Noun

The need is especially acute for small businesses like the coffee roaster in Colombia.

— Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
Rochester was opened at the time by its head brewer Marshall Van Tuyl, head roaster Philip Enloe and around a dozen other co-owners, according to Feast.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of roaster

Noun

No bigger than a microwave oven, Idefix will plop onto Phobos by itself, bouncing for several minutes before coming to a halt in the moon's extraordinarily low gravity.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The kitchenette includes space for a small refrigerator, a sink, and a microwave oven.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

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