MICROWAVE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

Even seemingly small changes, like adding a blender or microwave to a yacht, can have a major impact on the overall layout and design. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026 The only problem would be in the microwave to get the pastry heated up, if a worker used it for personal use. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Verb

Eggs can be hard-boiled for a portable protein snack, scrambled for breakfast, microwaved for a bagel sandwich, and used in baking. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 21 May 2026 The Culinary Chef Electric Popcorn Maker is a countertop appliance that makes popcorn using hot air, with no oil required — a lighter alternative to microwave or stovetop popcorn for movie nights and snack time. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for microwave

Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave

Noun

Knowing what ingredients are required on paper is meaningless if the chef has never actually turned on the stove or managed a high-stakes kitchen rush.

— Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Most RVs have a basic kitchen with a stove, fridge, and a small sink, but the cookware and utensils can vary from one to another.

— Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of stove

Verb

By changing the printing speed or temperature, the team was able to determine how the material responds to heat.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Material spiraling toward a black hole can be heated to millions of degrees before crossing the event horizon, while neutron stars, supernova remnants and the enormous reservoirs of hot gas filling galaxy clusters also emit strongly in X-rays.

— Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of heat

Noun

Transfer to the oven and roast until crisp-tender and charred in spots, about 8 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Smooth the surface of the mixture, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and transfer the skillet to the oven.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of oven

Verb

The series left Netflix at the end of June (A Year in the Life remains available there) and currently steams on Hulu and Prime Video.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
Sometimes holding a dispenser over a steaming hot beverage can cause condensation to form around the pouring spout.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of steam

Noun

Gluten-free diners should opt to not toast their bagel because the toaster is shared with full-gluten bagels.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
Martha Stewart Electric Toaster Designed with a slim, space-saving profile, this streamlined toaster fits seamlessly into any kitchen.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of toaster

Noun

Recipe information Heat broiler (place a rack in upper third if your broiler is in your oven).

— Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026
Earlier models suggested the effect would have resembled a worldwide broiler that was potentially deadly to exposed, thin-skinned animals, but not powerful enough to ignite vegetation across the globe.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of broiler

Noun

In a collaboration with a local coffee roaster that’s also informed by his Hmong heritage, Minneapolis chef Yia Vang developed this earthy, spicy steak rub.

— Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026
The Holopireks found a coffee roaster, Foxen Coffee out of Monett, to use in the shop for both hot and iced beverages.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of roaster

Noun

The kitchenette includes space for a small refrigerator, a sink, and a microwave oven.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
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.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 17 June 2026

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