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

In those systems, surplus solar and wind power runs a heat pump that heats material packed into the well to as much as 284 F (140 C), and that heat later drives a generator.

— Moones Alamooti, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
Its integrated de-icing system automatically heats the propellers when icing conditions are detected.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026