toaster

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Recent Examples of toaster Ponec likened the thermal storage process – which consists of dozens of large white metal boxes on the ground – to the operations of a giant toaster. CBS News, 20 May 2026 The high-heat coils of a toaster sit mere inches away from where crumbs collect, creating a potential ignition source if debris isn't regularly cleared out. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026 Behind and under kitchen appliances The space behind your oven, stove, toaster and refrigerator is where crumbs, grease and dust tend to settle out of sight. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026 Slot length and depth For eaters of round- or wide-loaf breads, such as sourdough, consider a toaster with extra-long slots or extra-deep ones so that the entire surface area of your bread is toasted and not just a portion of it. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for toaster
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toaster
Noun
  • The frequency of filter maintenance depends on the microwave usage, with higher usage requiring more frequent attention.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Today’s frequency-shifting systems rely on large table-top setups that consume heavy microwave power—fine for lab demos, but impossible to scale to the hundreds of thousands of optical channels future quantum computers will require.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • When cold dough hits the oven, the butter will puff between each layer.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
  • Roasted in a hot oven or cooked quickly in a pan, okra becomes tender with slightly crispy edges.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Simmer citrus peels on the stove and keep fresh herbs like mint and basil within reach.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
  • Just heat up a kettle on the stove, then carry it outside to pour on your patio.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Preheat broiler with rack about 8 inches from heat source.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
  • To broil chicken, preheat broiler.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • Well, Reid moonlights as a coffee roaster.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Duluth Coffee Company At first glance, Duluth Coffee Company looks like any other third-wave coffee roaster, with hip industrial-chic vibes to match its La Marzocco espresso machine.
    Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025

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“Toaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toaster. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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