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Recent Examples of microwave oven
His father, James, an experimental filmmaker and the school’s founder, has killed himself via a MacGyvered microwave oven.
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Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Also, excess food debris was noted in a microwave oven, a cooler, a holster for the pop-dispensing gun and a mixer.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Jan. 2026
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
Electricity Produces Electromagnetic Waves A magnetron in the microwave oven uses electricity to produce electromagnetic waves.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Also, excess food debris was noted in a microwave oven, a cooler, a holster for the pop-dispensing gun and a mixer.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Jan. 2026
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
Electricity Produces Electromagnetic Waves A magnetron in the microwave oven uses electricity to produce electromagnetic waves.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave oven
Noun
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The next cabinet over houses what appears to be a microwave or toaster oven.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
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Save space on your kitchen countertop with this space-saving toaster oven that flips up to store against your backsplash.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plus they can be transitioned for heat therapy in the microwave.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Four flies used the microwave and an open box of paper liners for landing strips.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The heart of the home is the kitchen, with a stone arch over the stove and beams throughout.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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There are also marble countertops and a Wolf gas stove.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fry, poach, braise, and sauté; this pan can be used on the stovetop and in the oven for multifunctional cooking.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Place filet mignon steaks on the unheated rack of the broiler pan.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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Others have a broiler drawer that reaches very high temperatures for searing or toasting.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This smart toaster is designed to evenly toast bagels, bread, waffles and more from edge to edge, delivering a crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Designed with a slim, space-saving profile, this streamlined toaster fits seamlessly into any kitchen.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Black Sails’ journey from indie roaster to pop up to brick-and-mortar has been nothing less than turbulent, involving multiple frustrated attempts and a personal tragedy.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Schultz joined Starbucks in 1982 as director of retail operations and marketing, when the company was still a small Seattle roaster selling whole-bean coffee.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Microwave oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave%20oven. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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