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Recent Examples of microwave oven
Being hit by extremely concentrated microwave radiation could be harmful; this is why microwave ovens have mesh screens that keep the rays from escaping.
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 30 May 2025
And a bevy of other consumer technologies including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microwave ovens, and satellite radio operate at frequencies between 1.9 GHz and 6 GHz.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Sep. 2016
The microwave oven didn’t emerge from a quest to revolutionize cooking.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Unwanted transmissions can be inherent in the design of a device, such as a microwave oven, whose RF cooking energy also contains a large amount of RF noise.
—Mark A. McHenry, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2015
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 30 May 2025
And a bevy of other consumer technologies including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microwave ovens, and satellite radio operate at frequencies between 1.9 GHz and 6 GHz.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Sep. 2016
The microwave oven didn’t emerge from a quest to revolutionize cooking.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Unwanted transmissions can be inherent in the design of a device, such as a microwave oven, whose RF cooking energy also contains a large amount of RF noise.
—Mark A. McHenry, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave oven
Noun
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Our Place Wonder Oven $185 Amazon Sometimes kitchen appliances can be an eyesore, but that’s not the case with Our Place’s toaster oven.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
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In a corner of the room was her ancient refrigerator, which tended to buzz at precisely the wrong time, a sink, a little wooden bar cart that housed her coffee maker, a toaster oven, and a hot plate.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Heat on the stove or in the microwave, then top with 1 to 2 tsp.—
Katie Sullivan Morford,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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Defrost in the refrigerator overnight or in the microwave.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Appliances, including dishwashers, washing machines, stoves and refrigerators, have already been getting more expensive, with prices rising by 0.8% in both April and May, the highest monthly increase in nearly four years, according to Consumer Price Index data.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Some projects, like installing a wood stove, may increase liability or risk.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Strawberries fresh from the fields vie for space with bread fresh from the oven as customers with colorful shopping baskets pick and choose.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Dutch ovens are crucial for cooking a variety of savory dishes like pot roast, soups, and more, and this version from Lodge is one of the best there is.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Farmers here raise about a billion birds per year, most of which are broiler chickens — or chickens raised for meat.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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Layers and broilers are different birds with different genetics.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Major appliances should be plugged directly into a wall outlet, and only one heat-producing appliance — think: toaster and coffee maker — should be operated from a particular outlet at a time, according to the ESFI.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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This trendy toaster can make his breakfast spread and transform his kitchen in retro fashion along the way.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Rescate Coffee Coffee lovers can head to Rescate Coffee, Elk Grove’s only local roaster, for specialty drinks like the El Toro, a sweet espresso with breve and cinnamon, and the Xocolatl Cereza, flavored with Mexican chocolate and cherry.—
Irene Milanez,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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Bridge burner: The bridge element connects two traditional round burners to create an oblong heating area for use with a griddle, open roaster, or fish poacher.—
Alice Knisley Matthias,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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