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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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Fueled by wood pellets, originally designed as a more efficient way to heat wood-burning stoves, pellet grills use a combination of augers, fans, and thermostats to regulate the internal temperature and provide a cooking experience that asks very little of you.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 July 2025
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That solar energy flows into space in all directions around the sun, and a tiny fraction (about half a billionth) of it is intercepted by Earth, heating our planet.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Baking ribs in the oven is one of the easiest ways to achieve fall-off-the-bone results without having to turn on the grill.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Large household appliances, like ovens, stovetops, and dryers, can heat up your living space fast.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2025
Noun
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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
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In addition to Hoehn-Saric, the two other commissioners cleared to return by U.S. District Judge Matthew Maddox in Maryland were Mary Boyle and Richard Trumka Jr. The commission regulates the safety of everyday consumer products, such as strollers, toasters and bicycles.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
Verb
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They’re laid flat on racks, then steamed in the oven.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Acorn squash can be baked, roasted, or steamed for a tasty side dish.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The broiler industry — the agriculture sector responsible for raising chicken specifically for meat consumption — would likely be the most impacted, Cardona said.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr.,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Allowing the use of broiler chicken eggs would require changing regulations, and some food safety experts warned that this could risk tainting food products with harmful bacteria.—
Tom Polansek,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The fries rest in the walk-in cooler and dry out, then take their first dip in the fryer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Few college bars feature food, and what is offered can only be cooked through a fryer full of grease that predates the Siege of Vicksburg.—
Mac Engel
May 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
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Throughout the 1900s, the building had many different owners, ranging from manufacturers and grocers, to photography companies, coffee roasters and more.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Ross was one of the roasters in the Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump in 2011.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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