microwaved

verb

past tense of microwave
as in heated

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  1. heated
  2. toasted
  3. warmed
  4. baked
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  • Candle warmer lamps in particular are being positioned as flame-free ambiance for daily use rather than as gift-shop items, and heated throws are showing up in reading-and-movie-night framings rather than purely as cold-weather gear.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Once the liquid has heated through, cover tightly and transfer the pot to the oven.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of heated
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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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