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Recent Examples of microwave oven
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.
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
This is compact and contains a microwave oven, a choice of induction or gas cooktop, and a small fridge, plus cabinetry.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
Electricity Produces Electromagnetic Waves A magnetron in the microwave oven uses electricity to produce electromagnetic waves.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Remove from microwave oven and set aside.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
This is compact and contains a microwave oven, a choice of induction or gas cooktop, and a small fridge, plus cabinetry.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
Electricity Produces Electromagnetic Waves A magnetron in the microwave oven uses electricity to produce electromagnetic waves.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Remove from microwave oven and set aside.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave oven
Noun
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Try to dump out the crumb tray in your toaster or toaster oven every week, and definitely do this now if your toaster smells smoky.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Preheat broiler or Roast function of air fryer toaster oven (convection oven).—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Style it as a coffee station to hold your coffee maker and mugs, or use it for a small microwave to keep your counters clear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The facility had old food debris on the floor below the three door freezer and refrigerator, below the dry storage shelves and below the back kitchen microwave.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
February 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There was a metal cot, a coal-burning stove and a bare light bulb hanging from the ceiling.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Pick your favorite degreasing product or natural cleaning solution, but just make sure to regularly take steps to get rid of the grime—and don't forget to get under your removable stove burners.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At China Live, Chen is like a circus ringmaster overseeing a dumpling-making station, a stone oven roasting Peking ducks, a noodle station and a dessert station churning sesame soft serve.—
Terry Tang,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The dish only requires 15 to 20 minutes in the oven, so supper will be served in no time.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Can a silicone pan liner be safely used under a broiler?—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Preheat broiler or Roast function of air fryer toaster oven (convection oven).—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instead of a toaster, a scarf There is a careful line, however, between solving a problem and going too practical.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some snacked on free food provided by a man who fired up a generator to make hot drinks and toaster-oven pizzas.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Downstairs, Sullivan operated a coffee roaster business throughout the pandemic, sourcing beans for countries all over the world.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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Brews & Beans, where guests will learn to taste like a brewer or a roaster and come to understand how time, temperature and process create flavors, aromas and strengths.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Microwave oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave%20oven. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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