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Recent Examples of microwave
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Warming corn on the cob in the microwave, however, can be a bit tricky since the food can overcook in a matter of seconds.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 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.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Refrigerator doors, microwave buttons, coffee makers, and dishwasher handles are all prime candidates for weekly attention.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Warming corn on the cob in the microwave, however, can be a bit tricky since the food can overcook in a matter of seconds.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 15 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.
—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
Noun
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The dad chefs and cooks who spend their working hours behind a stove (or a griddle or a hibachi) — what is their dream Father’s Day meal?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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All cabins either have a wood stove, potbelly stove, or original stone fireplace, and cater to a modern mountain aesthetic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The polished stainless steel construction delivers fast, even heating on every cooktop - including induction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Instead, the paper itself is coated with dye crystals that render in color when heated—similar to how thermal printheads in monochrome label printers work.—
M. David Stone,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
Noun
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When cold dough hits the oven, the butter will puff between each layer.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 June 2026
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Roasted in a hot oven or cooked quickly in a pan, okra becomes tender with slightly crispy edges.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Primitive manmade paths have been carved among the hills, which are dotted with steaming vents, small rivers, and glacial ice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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When in doubt, stick to food that is cooked and served steaming hot.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The Britain's Got Talent judge previously compared carrying a phone around to always having a toaster.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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PowerBlock’s blockish design has critics comparing it to reaching into a toaster but the brand has solid loyalty among serious home-gym owners and strength enthusiasts.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Position top oven rack 6 to 8 inches from broiler.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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Elsewhere, the formal dining room features parquet flooring and an integrated wet bar, while the kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, including a Salamandar broiler and a Traulsen double-glass refrigerator, and a marble island with seating.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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While roasters pour beans from burlap bags into the roaster, customers sit at tables and look on.—
Jenna Thompson
June 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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