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Recent Examples of microwave
Meghie Rodrigues, IEEE Spectrum, 12 July 2025
Score: 44 - Desi District failed its inspection and was cited for serious food safety violations, including improper hot and cold holding temperatures and dirty food-contact surfaces such as can openers, microwaves, and the interior of the ice machine.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2025
Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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
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Noun
But as optical frequencies still scatter with fog and clouds, microwaves are generally superior for atmospheric transmission, Jaffe says.
—Meghie Rodrigues, IEEE Spectrum, 12 July 2025
Score: 44 - Desi District failed its inspection and was cited for serious food safety violations, including improper hot and cold holding temperatures and dirty food-contact surfaces such as can openers, microwaves, and the interior of the ice machine.
—Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2025
Verb
These are good for proofing dough, covering foods like salads or covering food being served outside.
Can cling wrap be microwaved?
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
Noun
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The exterior has been repainted using original colors sourced from historic railway drawings, while the interior features period wallpaper, a bed and a stove.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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To reheat, add a few tablespoons of water and warm it on the stove, covered, stirring here and there.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 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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That means the likes of robot vacuums, vehicle chargers, air purifiers, rain sensors, solar panels, battery storage, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, cooktops, ovens and a whole lot more are now all supported with Aqara’s ever-growing array of Matter controllers, such as the G410.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
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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Remove from the fryer and let drain on a stack of paper towels.—
Randy Graham,
Oc Register,
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 30 Jul. 2025.
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