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Recent Examples of microwave
Tykesha Burton, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
They can then be reheated in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes or in the microwave for 20 seconds.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Food Drink Life, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2024
In a small bowl, microwave the saffron for 25 seconds.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
There's no mini-fridges or microwaves or anything like that in the room.
—Tykesha Burton, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
They can then be reheated in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes or in the microwave for 20 seconds.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Once microwaved or heated, eat the leftovers right away.
—Food Drink Life, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2024
In a small bowl, microwave the saffron for 25 seconds.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
Noun
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Avoid indoor pollutants: Refrain from burning candles, incense, or using gas stoves unnecessarily.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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That's likely a result of people using candles for lighting or gas stoves to generate heat.Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
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De-icing fluid is heated to 140 degrees to remove frost, snow and ice from the wings and other critical surfaces, while anti-icing fluid prevents ice from forming.Joel Rose, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
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Trays of hot foods can be kept in the oven or heated using warming trays, chafing dishes or slow cookers.Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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Of course, these winter mainstays often call for a Dutch oven to create an ideal simmer or sear.Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Some of the recipes even taught her a few new cooking techniques, like, sprinkling roasted tempeh with sugar for the last few minutes in the oven so the crumbles caramelize.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
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They can be reheated in the oven, microwave, toaster, or toaster oven.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Unlike your old toaster, in which electricity combines with oxidation from the air to eventually burn out the heating element, the Joule Hive firebricks are already oxidized.Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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On that day, a Soviet Navy submarine called K-129 attached to the 15th Submarine Squadron of the Soviet Pacific Fleet steamed out of Rybachiy Naval Base in Kamchatka on a routine patrol that ended up being anything but routine.David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
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The data shows that 2024 steamed to one of the warmest years on record across the continental United States from coast to coast.Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
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Heat broiler to high. Cut the jalapeños in half lengthwise but leave the halves connected at the stem.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The temperature required to make an authentic Neapolitan pizza is stupidly, unbelievably hot—more blast furnace than broiler.Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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One dead cockroach was found underneath the fryers on the cook’s line.Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
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My Indy hot wing adventure continues this week by swapping the deep fryer for the slow smoker.Justin L. Mack, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Its beans are supplied by Colorado’s Peregrine Coffee, which Thomas said is one of the best roasters in the country.Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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Plus, each roaster comes pre-seasoned for an easy-clean, non-stick surface.Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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