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Recent Examples of microwaves
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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
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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
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Some ovens have a self cleaning mode, which uses high temperatures to burn off food residue that naturally sticks to the walls of the oven.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This warmer properly heats it in less than three minutes and can retain its warmth for up to 20 minutes.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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The food warmer heats rehydratable and thermostabilized food and beverages during crewmealtimes.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For stoves that must be pulled out, unplug or shut off gas first, protect your floor with cardboard, then vacuum, mop, and wipe the stove sides before pushing it back.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Microwaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwaves. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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