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Recent Examples of microwave oven
And in 1945, American inventor Percy Spencer developed the microwave oven after realizing that the candy bar in his pocket began to melt near a magnetron.
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
This is compact and contains a microwave oven, a choice of induction or gas cooktop, and a small fridge, plus cabinetry.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
Electricity Produces Electromagnetic Waves A magnetron in the microwave oven uses electricity to produce electromagnetic waves.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Remove from microwave oven and set aside.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
This is compact and contains a microwave oven, a choice of induction or gas cooktop, and a small fridge, plus cabinetry.
—New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025
Electricity Produces Electromagnetic Waves A magnetron in the microwave oven uses electricity to produce electromagnetic waves.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Remove from microwave oven and set aside.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave oven
Noun
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Try to dump out the crumb tray in your toaster or toaster oven every week, and definitely do this now if your toaster smells smoky.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Preheat broiler or Roast function of air fryer toaster oven (convection oven).—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Dryer Sheets Taste Soapy Dryer sheets can leave a soapy flavor behind in your microwave.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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While there have been several successful consumer cases brought against microwave popcorn manufacturers, this is the first popcorn lung verdict against a cooking spray manufacturer, Plattenberger said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Spruce tips and wild garlic sit in jars on the shelves, a unicorn gallops across a tapestry on one wall, and there’s a woodburning stove to gather around.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The exterior patio—complete with a wood-burning stove—is an ideal vantage point for watching street life stroll by, craft brew in hand.—
Brad Japhe,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Never use the oven as a primary source of heat, especially if your appliance uses natural gas.—
Erin Huffstetler,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Slide the dish into a hot oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the corn flake topping turns golden and crisp.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Can a silicone pan liner be safely used under a broiler?—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Preheat broiler or Roast function of air fryer toaster oven (convection oven).—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instead of a toaster, a scarf There is a careful line, however, between solving a problem and going too practical.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some snacked on free food provided by a man who fired up a generator to make hot drinks and toaster-oven pizzas.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Downstairs, Sullivan operated a coffee roaster business throughout the pandemic, sourcing beans for countries all over the world.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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Brews & Beans, where guests will learn to taste like a brewer or a roaster and come to understand how time, temperature and process create flavors, aromas and strengths.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Microwave oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave%20oven. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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