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Recent Examples of microwave
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
No injuries were reported, and the fire damage was contained to the boxes and the microwave above the stove.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Each meal comes in a plastic container and needs to be microwaved or heated for around three minutes.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 29 May 2025
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Noun
Knowing What Happens When a Button Is Pushed or Knob Is Turned
Everything from the time settings on a microwave to dishwasher modes and oven settings should be apparent, and words and symbols should be simple and intuitive, both easy to see and distinguish between.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
No injuries were reported, and the fire damage was contained to the boxes and the microwave above the stove.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
Verb
Basic countertop microwaves without additional cooking modes all operate similarly, and the main features to consider for most consumers are size and wattage.
—Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Each meal comes in a plastic container and needs to be microwaved or heated for around three minutes.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
Noun
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Appliances, including dishwashers, washing machines, stoves and refrigerators, have already been getting more expensive, with prices rising by 0.8% in both April and May, the highest monthly increase in nearly four years, according to Consumer Price Index data.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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Some projects, like installing a wood stove, may increase liability or risk.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Extracting the water for drinking is relatively easy and there are numerous technologies that describe how this can be done, including heating the regolith by focusing sunlight onto it.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 July 2025
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People who are overweight may be prone to heat sickness because of their tendency to retain more body heat.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Strawberries fresh from the fields vie for space with bread fresh from the oven as customers with colorful shopping baskets pick and choose.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Dutch ovens are crucial for cooking a variety of savory dishes like pot roast, soups, and more, and this version from Lodge is one of the best there is.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Major appliances should be plugged directly into a wall outlet, and only one heat-producing appliance — think: toaster and coffee maker — should be operated from a particular outlet at a time, according to the ESFI.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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This trendy toaster can make his breakfast spread and transform his kitchen in retro fashion along the way.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
Verb
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After the rice has steamed, fluff it gently with a fork to separate the grains.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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There are several ways to prepare peas, including boiling, roasting, sautéing, microwaving, air frying, or steaming.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Farmers here raise about a billion birds per year, most of which are broiler chickens — or chickens raised for meat.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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Layers and broilers are different birds with different genetics.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The fairgrounds at Cal Expo hum with anticipation of the indulgent feast to come, and the bubbling from the deep fryers at the Milo Franks stand are essential to that excitement.—
Amelia Wu
July 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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At First Watch, patrons can expect classic, healthy breakfast and lunch dishes, with all meals made to order and no heat lamps or fryers in their food preparation, according to Eduardo Rios, a new restaurant opening manager.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Rescate Coffee Coffee lovers can head to Rescate Coffee, Elk Grove’s only local roaster, for specialty drinks like the El Toro, a sweet espresso with breve and cinnamon, and the Xocolatl Cereza, flavored with Mexican chocolate and cherry.—
Irene Milanez,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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Bridge burner: The bridge element connects two traditional round burners to create an oblong heating area for use with a griddle, open roaster, or fish poacher.—
Alice Knisley Matthias,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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