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Recent Examples of microwave
Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025
The dishes can be prepared in either the microwave or the oven.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
My first attempt to microwave chicken (wrapped in aluminum foil) nearly burned down my school.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The majority of America’s toasters, microwaves, coffee makers, juicers, and pans come from China, which currently faces a 145 percent tariff.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025
The dishes can be prepared in either the microwave or the oven.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Verb
These aren't microwave safe, but they can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
My first attempt to microwave chicken (wrapped in aluminum foil) nearly burned down my school.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
Noun
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Lodge’s 15-inch cast iron pan is a great all-around pan, whether your dad loves to cook on his gas stove, grill or directly over the fire.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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The rest of the cottages still hold their charm: wood stoves, soaking tubs, and just enough space to forget your inbox exists.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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This space is fully air-conditioned and heated, and is attached to the main house.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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Raw milk and cheese Pasteurization kills bacteria and viruses in dairy products by heating them to 161 degrees Farenheit.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Transfer to the oven and bake until the frittata is puffed, lightly browned, and the top feels set when pressed in the center, 25 to 30 minutes.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Lewis Pugh The Nano Micro House's kitchen includes a four-burner stove and an oven.—
Adam Williams
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Instead of just going blank, After Dark screensavers showed animations: flying toasters, or falling rain, or overlapping curved lines in neon gradients.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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The New Right’s reason for wanting this economy is less about the need to save the environment or the pleasures of a bespoke toaster; its concern is a healthy manufacturing sector.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
Verb
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It can be used as a sauce for grain bowls featuring brown rice, spelt, oats, or barley; over legumes such as chickpeas, peas, and beans; and on roasted or steamed vegetables such as fennel, sweet potatoes, or squash.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
31 May 2025
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This traditional preparation, symbolic of samurai culture, features two seabreams steamed and served facing each other, often gracing weddings and celebratory occasions.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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For a bit more color, run them under the broiler for 2 more minutes.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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This can be done directly on a gas burner, under a broiler or on a grill.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Those stats are among the reasons why, in 1990, fast-food behemoths McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s stopped putting beef tallow in their fryers.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2025
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It’s wrapped in a flour tortilla that transforms into a golden, flaky pastry in the deep fryer.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The former Kruse Markit will become local coffee roaster Silverbird's first cafe by this summer, per a release.—
Audrey Kennedy,
Axios,
3 Apr. 2025
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Case and his team of two seasoned roasters poured eight ounces of water that was right around 170 degrees (as per the brewing instructions of the instant coffees) and stirred them up.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside Online,
12 May 2025
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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