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Recent Examples of microwave oven
Even at that, the panels will generate only about 700 watts of electricity, or roughly the energy required to run a small microwave oven or a coffee maker.
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Klystrons and their cousins, cavity magnetrons (found in ordinary microwave ovens), are quite efficient because of their simplicity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 June 2024
The arriving crew places a white box about the size of a microwave oven that contains the pig's two kidneys on a wheelchair and rushes it to the operating room.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Klystrons and their cousins, cavity magnetrons (found in ordinary microwave ovens), are quite efficient because of their simplicity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 June 2024
The arriving crew places a white box about the size of a microwave oven that contains the pig's two kidneys on a wheelchair and rushes it to the operating room.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave oven
Noun
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Unlike standard toaster ovens, both air fryer ovens and basket-style air fryers rely on a combination of high heat and convection (moving hot air around with a fan) to crisp up your food.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
21 Feb. 2025
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Combination microwaves can act as convection ovens, broilers or toaster ovens.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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Features, per the listing, include: Open-concept layout Wood-burning stove Skylight Bar There’s also a 1,200-square-foot workshop on the property so a prepper can be extra diligent in their end-of-the-world prep.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cover your chimney and stove pipe outlets with a non-flammable screen.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One miner, known as China Joe, hid in a large oven for three days, then sneaked out in the middle of the night and fled.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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As mentioned, the Genesis costs $39,500, however optional extras, such as the dishwasher and oven can push that price up significantly.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2025
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But between 1997 – when North Carolina imposed the hog farm moratorium – and 2021, the state’s production of broiler chickens and turkeys has grown 39%, to more than a billion birds, a Charlotte Observer and News & Observer analysis found.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Turkey operations have reported cases, and food industry analysts are now closely monitoring the first reports of an outbreak in broiler chickens, bred for meat production, in Georgia, the largest poultry producing state in the country.—
Julie Creswell,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For an easy, breezy clean up, the toaster is built with a removable, slide-out tray to keep countertops free from crumbs.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Be sure to avoid areas near a heat source, such as an oven or toaster.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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The shop’s coffee will come from a few local roasters, including Enderly Coffee Company.—
Philip Freeman,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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The drinks are made with beans from Weathered Hands Coffee, a Hill Country roaster.—
Megan Stringer,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Microwave oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave%20oven. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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