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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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Officials said the fire started when the family was making breakfast and a toaster oven caught fire.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Toast the burrito in a skillet or put it in a toaster oven for extra crunch.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Each of these modules uses power semiconductors to generate microwave radar signals.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Plug-in panels cost much less and generate enough electricity to power a refrigerator or microwave.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s also the Sugar Shack, a kid’s version of the Alpine Cabin with a working wood stove, loft and tons of candy and sweets (and champagne for mom and dad).—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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One&Only Moonlight Basin in Montana uses the lure of a wood stove and high-end whiskey to get you out on a fat-tire bike in the snow.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unlike the Dutch oven that comes out on Sundays or the stand mixer tucked in the cabinet, the utensil holder is a permanent fixture.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
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Peer over the counter to see the namesake taboon oven in action.—
Bob Carlton,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Position a rack 4 to 5 inches from the heat and turn the broiler to high.—
Anna Butler,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Pop them under the broiler for a s'mores-like dessert.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Revolution Cooking smart toaster sears bagels, bread, waffles and more from edge to edge without drying them out -- crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Multigrain bread, defrosted in the toaster, slathered with the dry dredges of a jar of almond butter.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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Founded in 1912, Farmer Brothers is a national roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and allied products.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Microwave oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave%20oven. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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