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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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Toast the burrito in a skillet or put it in a toaster oven for extra crunch.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
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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
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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The dish only requires 15 to 20 minutes in the oven, so supper will be served in no time.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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Cover the pot, transfer to the oven, and cook for 2½ hours.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Salmon is infused with lemon grass, fennel, green onions, and wine in the slow cooker and then glazed under the broiler with teriyaki sauce.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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For warming and broiler drawers, messes happen even faster.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Between air fryers, coffee makers, and more, finding space for another small appliance, like a toaster, is no easy task.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Crumb Trays That little tray under your toaster may be hidden from sight, but that doesn't mean the crumbs magically disappear.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An air fryer and an air roaster.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Feb. 2026
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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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“Microwave oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave%20oven. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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