microwave oven

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Recent Examples of microwave oven New research finds that microwave ovens are hosts to their own distinct communities of microbes, whether in home kitchens or office spaces. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024 Try this eco-friendly cleaner, $3.94 at Walmart, formulated to get your microwave oven clean. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2023 The spacecraft, about the size of a microwave oven, unfurled its sail—which billowed out to 860 square feet—in late August. Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 How To Make Chili Less Spicy How To Safely Thaw Frozen Chili According to the USDA, there are three methods to safely thaw frozen leftovers: refrigerator, cold water, and microwave oven. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for microwave oven 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave oven
Noun
  • They can be reheated in the oven, microwave, toaster, or toaster oven.
    Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Drew Barrymore’s 6-quart model looks so good on countertops, while Cuisinart’s also works as a toaster oven.
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Yeah, a cooking show, but just with a microwave or something.
    Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Reheat leftovers in the microwave or cover with aluminum foil and reheat in a 350-degree F oven until hot all the way through.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 28 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Avoid indoor pollutants: Refrain from burning candles, incense, or using gas stoves unnecessarily.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
  • That's likely a result of people using candles for lighting or gas stoves to generate heat.
    Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This 12-piece set includes two frying pans, a sauté pan, a saucepan, a Dutch oven, and four cookware protectors for scratch-free storage.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Cook bacon until crispy: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high.
    Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Cloaked in a perfect-from-the-jar marinara sauce and topped with thick slices of mozzarella cheese, crispy chicken cutlets turn golden and bubbly under the oven's broiler.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • These kitchen appliances may also include features such as front control panels, a convection oven, a broiler, and a fingerprint-resistant stainless steel finish.
    Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • They can be reheated in the oven, microwave, toaster, or toaster oven.
    Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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