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microwaved

verb

past tense of microwave
as in heated

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  1. heated
  2. toasted
  3. warmed
  4. baked
Verb
  • The rivalry between the two teams has grown especially heated in recent years.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Simmer until heated through and the orzo is just cooked, about 1 minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of heated
Verb
  • Place the buns, cut-side up, on the oven rack and broil until lightly toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • There are noticeable notes of brown sugar, molasses, honey, and toasted almond that kick off the palate, along with a cabinet full of baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of toasted
Verb
  • More recently, as the planet has warmed and wildfires have raged, the wisdom of these ancient ways has become more evident.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Reheat, covered, in a 325° oven until warmed through, 30–45 minutes.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of warmed
Verb
  • Inside the venue, each place setting was adorned in part by one of the nearly 200 cake pops sized, measured and baked by organizing committee member Shaikh, who not only committed the week prior to bake for the ball, but also enjoyed developing a sisterhood with the rest of the organizers.
    — Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of baked
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“Microwaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwaved. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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