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Recent Examples of microwave
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
He was appointed as an Order of Canada officer in 2016 for his scientific contributions, which helped position the country at the forefront of microwave engineering.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2024
Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
The technologists adapted, by combining the microwave with other heat sources so that the food didn’t feel microwaved.
—Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2024
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Noun
When your food comes out of the microwave, let the food rest and then check the temperature with a food thermometer in several places as microwaves have cold spots, FoodSafety.gov warns.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
He was appointed as an Order of Canada officer in 2016 for his scientific contributions, which helped position the country at the forefront of microwave engineering.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
Certain prepared foods or meals can be microwaved directly from the freezer without prior defrosting.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
The technologists adapted, by combining the microwave with other heat sources so that the food didn’t feel microwaved.
—Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
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These days, folks convene beside a propane stove and steam bivalves by the pot.Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
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Our home in the Dutch town of Hillegom had city gas, produced from coal, which fired a two-pit stove.Wal van Lierop, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Landlords must allow tenants to heat their homes to at least 67 degrees, according to Wisconsin law.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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This process, known as thermal emission, happens to near-Earth objects after the Sun heats them up.Toshi Hirabayashi, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some people go all out on Christmas Eve, while others save their energy (and ovens) for Christmas Day proper.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Solo Stove extended Cyber Monday sale Solo Stove’s extended Cyber Week sale has up to 50% off popular fire pits, pizza ovens and more.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Set, as its title suggests, on the last night of the last millennium, the movie opens with a flock of winged toasters — a screensaver image sure to trigger fond memories of hissing modems and chirping AIM messages.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Indefatigable Raymond Lowey, designer of everything from toasters to locomotives, said the Riviera was the most handsome American production car—apart from his own Studebaker Avanti.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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Combining over 15 advanced cooking functions—from slow cooking, steaming, and chopping to kneading, frying, and sous-vide cooking—this device simplifies meal preparation without compromising quality.New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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This one is small enough to pack in a suitcase, and for steaming a few of his cotton shirts at a time.Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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If additional browning is desired after baking, place under the broiler.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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If desired, place the pan under the broiler and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to brown the cheese further.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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The official cause of the fire remained under investigation on Monday, but a preliminary investigation determined the origin to be a turkey fryer inside the garage.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Changing fryer oil can cause burns and other employee injuries, such as slips and falls, resulting in workman’s compensation claims and driving up insurance costs.Jeff Kiesel, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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The Marcellin cast iron garlic roaster uses modern-day alchemy to turn fresh garlic bulbs into a rich, buttery spread that makes every meal taste exponentially better.Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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Trade has long been one of our favorite coffee subscription services for its selection of beans from hundreds of craft coffee roasters and its commitment to ethical sourcing.Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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