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Recent Examples of microwave oven
New research finds that microwave ovens are hosts to their own distinct communities of microbes, whether in home kitchens or office spaces.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024
Try this eco-friendly cleaner, $3.94 at Walmart, formulated to get your microwave oven clean.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2023
The spacecraft, about the size of a microwave oven, unfurled its sail—which billowed out to 860 square feet—in late August.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
How To Make Chili Less Spicy How To Safely Thaw Frozen Chili
According to the USDA, there are three methods to safely thaw frozen leftovers: refrigerator, cold water, and microwave oven.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024
Try this eco-friendly cleaner, $3.94 at Walmart, formulated to get your microwave oven clean.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2023
The spacecraft, about the size of a microwave oven, unfurled its sail—which billowed out to 860 square feet—in late August.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
How To Make Chili Less Spicy How To Safely Thaw Frozen Chili
According to the USDA, there are three methods to safely thaw frozen leftovers: refrigerator, cold water, and microwave oven.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave oven
Noun
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Household equipment, including a toaster oven, chest freezer and mini fridge, were spotted in the shop, the report detailed.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Jan. 2025
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They can be reheated in the oven, microwave, toaster, or toaster oven.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Brewing tea in the microwave may increase the release of microplastics from the tea bag.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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After a four-and-a-half minute stint in the microwave, the label tells you to stir the protein and veggies into the sauce.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But that same fierce wind and precip keep snuffing the flame on your backpacking stove.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2025
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Fire officials told Sandstrom that the blaze was probably caused by a chimney fire fueled by a woodburning stove in the basement, according to PennLive.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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It’s outfitted with nearly a full kitchen — minus an oven — and is stocked with juicers and staple liquors to craft seasonal menus.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Cast Iron Heart Dutch Oven They’ll be inspired to cook from the heart with this Dutch oven from Beautiful by Drew Barrymore, available in black, lavender, merlot, pink, or taupe.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
30 Jan. 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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Currently, Zoox’s toasters are on the roads in Foster City, Las Vegas, and San Francisco in limited capacity.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
14 Jan. 2025
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The bakery chain just launched the Krispy Kreme x Pop-Tarts Crazy Good Doughnuts Collection, which includes new treats inspired by three different toaster pastries.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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The inaugural Philly Coffee Festival features dozens of roasters, including Philly staples La Colombe and Black Turtle Coffee, at the 23rd Street Armory.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
17 Oct. 2024
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Its beans are supplied by Colorado’s Peregrine Coffee, which Thomas said is one of the best roasters in the country.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Microwave oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave%20oven. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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