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Recent Examples of microwave
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Made from sturdy ceramic, the pasta bowls are chip-resistant and can withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning they can even be used in the oven and microwave.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
Except that sticky tables, blaring fruit machines, microwaved food and mid-morning binge-drinking are also hallmarks of the chain.
—Will Noble, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Once the lemon water has warmed, allow the mug to stand in the microwave for a few more minutes while the inside walls collect steam.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Made from sturdy ceramic, the pasta bowls are chip-resistant and can withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning they can even be used in the oven and microwave.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
To soften cold peanut butter, scoop it into a bowl and microwave it just until softened and spreadable.
—Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
Except that sticky tables, blaring fruit machines, microwaved food and mid-morning binge-drinking are also hallmarks of the chain.
—Will Noble, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
Noun
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Accidental poisoning can occur when home appliances like furnaces, kerosene heaters, stoves, lanterns and generators produce fumes that people breathe in.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The kitchenette has a stove, sink, and two cabinets for extra storage.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Valles suggests heating the hair with a curler before using the heated rollers.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
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The noodles and curries made for nice lunch options and, surprisingly, had better texture heated in the microwave than in the oven.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Clip the Coupon Amazon This little countertop pizza oven made the rounds on TikTok last year for being so cute, compact, and relatively affordable.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Real Estate Perspective There are three occasions when ovens show up in decision-making.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Such objects have ranged from lighter things like hairbrushes and toilet rolls to heavier items like chairs, game consoles, toasters, air fryers and computer monitors.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Beautiful 2-Slice Toaster With Touch-Activated Display $40 at Walmart A toaster has never looked cooler than this one.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Skip the butter on veggies or meats by air frying, poaching, or steaming.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Everything was steaming hot, and the smell alone was overwhelming in the best way possible.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Meat, eggs dumped Each year, broiler chickens lay about 360 million eggs that are not fit to hatch chicks, according to the council.—
Tom Polansek,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Farmers of broilers are also worried about a worsening outbreak, though price increases from culling those birds have not yet hit consumer wallets.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This air fryer also has a four-quart capacity, adjustable temperature and timer controls, and a nonstick fryer basket.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
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The original location was a small street food stand in a parking lot in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, with a portable fryer, a few picnic tables, and a limited menu.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Patton doesn’t want to compete with Bird Rock Coffee Roasters — which has expanded to 10 locations under the ownership of his friend Jeff Taylor — or any other local roasters.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Local micro roaster Vesta Micro Roaster provides the drip coffee selection.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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