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Recent Examples of microwave
David Szondy, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
If your jam is thick, give a quick nuke in the microwave to make a smoother consistency for dolloping.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
The boxes contain 30 to 40 pounds of food, which is supplemented by 100 meals a week that residents can microwave, Diez said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
These include radio jammers, laser and microwave weapons, robotic grappling arms, chemical sprays, kinetic kill vehicles and even nuclear warheads that can take out entire constellations of satellites.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
If your jam is thick, give a quick nuke in the microwave to make a smoother consistency for dolloping.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
This is not the time to heat up a mug of soup, blend up a smoothie, or microwave a burrito.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
The boxes contain 30 to 40 pounds of food, which is supplemented by 100 meals a week that residents can microwave, Diez said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
Noun
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The scallops sizzle in a hot carbon-steel skillet on the stove, and Kolender transfers the pan to the high-heat broiler.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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In a small pot, cover the garlic with the oil. 2: Bring to a low boil on the stove, then decrease the heat to very low to maintain a bare simmer.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Temperature, as stated above is important, as is hygiene when handling food, especially with items like potato salad that will not get heated before being consumed.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Water for the pool and other uses is heated via solar panels, and there’s battery backup storage for emergencies.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The cauliflower is both browned in a skillet and roasted at high heat in the oven to caramelize the florets.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Remove pans from oven and cool cookies on pans for 1 to 2 minutes; transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely, about 20 minutes.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pop-Tarts Strawberry Frosty Fusion marks the toaster pastry’s first time being offered as a frozen dessert mix-in, according to a press release.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the kitchen, an appliance resembling a tombstone turned out to be a Showa toaster.—
Elif Batuman,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dumplings and Kebabs: Chicken Momo: steamed chicken dumplings with spicy chili sauce topped with onions and peppers.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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Choose options that are baked, grilled, steamed, or roasted.—
Lindsey DeSoto, RD, LD,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Michelle McKenzie is a farmer at Bellair Farm and CSA in Charlottesville, Virginia, which grows vegetables and raises pastured cattle, hogs, broilers, and laying hens.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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In a statement released March 12, the Mississippi Board of Animal Health stated that poultry from a commercial broiler breeder chicken flock in Noxubee County had tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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An inspector found the dishwashing sink backed up when the handwashing sink was in use, and grease buildup on the fryer.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
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Halal chicken wings are coated in corn starch and rice flour, fried once before service, then finished off in a 375-degree fryer upon order.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some roasters have stockpiled coffee ahead of the law taking effect, increasing demand for beans from around the globe and driving prices higher.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Bean Box: $22 per delivery Coffee enthusiasts will appreciate a monthly box of coffee from coffee roasters based in the U.S. Gift a month or two of Bean Box and the giftee will get exclusive discounts and early access to some of the world’s most popular coffee.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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