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Recent Examples of microwave
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
Alma Ramírez, 69, said she was frustrated with the constant outages, some of which had already damaged her TV and microwave, forcing her to buy new appliances.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Simply mix the lemon and water in the mug, then microwave the mug and mixture for a couple of minutes.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Your coffee maker, stand mixer, and even microwave should all be unplugged to completely avoid the risk of electric shocks.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
Alma Ramírez, 69, said she was frustrated with the constant outages, some of which had already damaged her TV and microwave, forcing her to buy new appliances.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Microwave this chocolate mixture for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave for 15-second intervals until mixture is fully melted and smooth, stirring between each.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Simply mix the lemon and water in the mug, then microwave the mug and mixture for a couple of minutes.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
Noun
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The scallops sizzle in a hot carbon-steel skillet on the stove, and Kolender transfers the pan to the high-heat broiler.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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In a small pot, cover the garlic with the oil. 2: Bring to a low boil on the stove, then decrease the heat to very low to maintain a bare simmer.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The other key concern is his tendency to prematurely drop his eyes once the pocket gets heated.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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True to Strata’s claims, the cooking surface heated quickly and evenly, on par with high-end stainless-steel pans like All-Clad.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Celebrate World Sun Day by building a solar oven, setting up a snack to bake, and learning about solar energy.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Defrost in the refrigerator, then warm in a low oven to refresh.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The shortage situation is a bit scarier — and not just for the toaster market.—
Adam Clark Estes,
Vox,
17 Apr. 2025
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Items that are in salvageable nick—some unbroken Christmas ornaments, a book someone decided wasn’t worth keeping, a toaster that’s easily repaired—are set aside for the little on-site shop.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The conventional exploits are paced with tasty visual surprises (a steaming roast chicken, a succulent pork chop).—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 Apr. 2025
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The eager anticipation was for a hot spot that’s steaming all day.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Michelle McKenzie is a farmer at Bellair Farm and CSA in Charlottesville, Virginia, which grows vegetables and raises pastured cattle, hogs, broilers, and laying hens.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Place under broiler and cook until cheese is melted and toasted.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to Shake Shack’s website, there may be risk for cross contamination at certain locations that share one fryer.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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An inspector found the dishwashing sink backed up when the handwashing sink was in use, and grease buildup on the fryer.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Coffee drinkers are likely to see even steeper prices over the next three or four months, with Andrea Illy, chairman of Italian roaster and global retailer Illycaffè, recently predicting that bean prices could climb 25% this year.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Some roasters have stockpiled coffee ahead of the law taking effect, increasing demand for beans from around the globe and driving prices higher.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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