MICROWAVES Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of microwave

as in ovens

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verb

present tense third-person singular of microwave

as in heats

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Recent Examples of microwaves

Noun

Best miniature microwaves This compact microwave fits on most countertops and is ideal for smaller spaces. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwaves

Noun

The kitchen has a large center island, two ovens, two dishwashers, a warming oven and a casual dining area.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
At the heart is a chef’s kitchen with an island outfitted with two ovens, a warming oven, a microwave and two refrigerator drawers.

— Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026

Definition of ovens

Verb

These include dissolution, which uses solvents to recover polystyrene as pellets, and pyrolysis, which heats mixed plastic waste in low oxygen to produce oil-like feedstocks for new plastic.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Airflow heats the barrel, and dries the hair while curling it in a process that uses 40 percent less energy than hair-dryer and brush methods.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026