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Recent Examples of microwave
Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Shake well, and then spray and wipe down the microwave.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Enjoy the leftovers chilled, or reheat individual servings in a heat-safe vessel in the oven or microwave until the chicken reaches 165°F and the casserole is warm throughout.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Most of the storage containers were dishwasher safe, and many were also freezer and microwave safe too.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Shake well, and then spray and wipe down the microwave.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Two, elite offensive lines can’t be patchwork jobs, can’t be microwaved and can’t have 80-90% turnover every year.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Enjoy the leftovers chilled, or reheat individual servings in a heat-safe vessel in the oven or microwave until the chicken reaches 165°F and the casserole is warm throughout.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
Noun
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The grits cradle the saucy shrimp, which come together quickly while the grits stay warm on the stove.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The remainder of the kitchen is located across the aisle on a block that features an integrated dual-burner gas stove/sink or optional induction cooktop and independent sink.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries that falter under heat, thermal batteries use molten salts as electrolytes, which become ionically conductive only when heated.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ukraine battled Sunday to restore power to tens of thousands of people left without heating in bitterly cold temperatures after a week of intense Russian attacks that have brought the country’s energy infrastructure to its knees.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 12-piece set includes two frying pans, two saucepans with matching lids, a Dutch oven, a sauté pan, and two wooden utensils.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ideal for children and experienced artists, this clay won’t dry out until baked in a home oven.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Thoughtful touches were everywhere – from the Oscar Wilde book left on the shelf to the Nespresso pods and Smeg toaster.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
5 Jan. 2026
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Wipe down small appliances, such as the air fryer, toaster, and coffee maker.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Some other unconventional methods include steaming the fabric to soften the threads and then stretch, as well as wetting the garment and then pining it down at the correct size, like how crocheters stretch out granny squares.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Our Test Kitchen used a thin, 12-inch cast-iron skillet and the high heat transferred well in this pan and allowed for some charring, but also steaming due to the high volume.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Preliminary testing for a commercial broiler flock in Kent County has come back presumptive positive for avian influenza, also known as bird flu, an announcement from the Delaware Department of Agriculture on Saturday said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Then, a quick stint under the broiler crisps the edges, creating that irresistible combo of golden, crunchy exteriors and tender, middles.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The roaster had opened its second location in the marketplace in Warehouse Artist Lofts two years previously.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cipota Coffee roaster Gardenia Rosales and the family behind Arroz and Fun — including Humberto Leon and his mom, Wendy Leon, who also operate Chifa in Eagle Rock — plan to move the cafe to Chifa in early 2026.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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And in 1945, American inventor Percy Spencer developed the microwave oven after realizing that the candy bar in his pocket began to melt near a magnetron.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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The instrument, about the size of a microwave oven, flies aboard a high-altitude NASA ER-2 research aircraft.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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