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Recent Examples of microwave oven
His father, James, an experimental filmmaker and the school’s founder, has killed himself via a MacGyvered microwave oven.
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Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Also, excess food debris was noted in a microwave oven, a cooler, a holster for the pop-dispensing gun and a mixer.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Jan. 2026
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.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
Electricity Produces Electromagnetic Waves A magnetron in the microwave oven uses electricity to produce electromagnetic waves.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Also, excess food debris was noted in a microwave oven, a cooler, a holster for the pop-dispensing gun and a mixer.
—Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Jan. 2026
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.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
Electricity Produces Electromagnetic Waves A magnetron in the microwave oven uses electricity to produce electromagnetic waves.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave oven
Noun
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Reheat individual servings in the microwave or a toaster oven until warmed through.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Burns easily, though, so keep an eye on that toaster oven.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Culinary Chef Electric Popcorn Maker is a countertop appliance that makes popcorn using hot air, with no oil required — a lighter alternative to microwave or stovetop popcorn for movie nights and snack time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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Each container is made from borosilicate glass that’s safe to use in the freezer, microwave, and oven safe up to 950 degrees.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Never use a gas stove, grill or generator to heat your home.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Zahra Tangorra’s Marinara Sauce Tangorra’s sauce starts with onions and whole garlic cloves cooked down in oil on the stove.—
Restaurant Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The two-unit property shares a luxurious and spacious patio, that includes an outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning oven and a small private pool.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
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In collaboration with Acqua di Parma, the spot will have Mediterranean cocktails, a poolside pizza oven and Italian sharing platters to enjoy overlooking Hyde Park and the London skyline.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Recipe information Place a rack in upper third of oven; heat broiler.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Cook under the broiler for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly charred on top then remove them from the oven.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Ponec likened the thermal storage process – which consists of dozens of large white metal boxes on the ground – to the operations of a giant toaster.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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The high-heat coils of a toaster sit mere inches away from where crumbs collect, creating a potential ignition source if debris isn't regularly cleared out.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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Rob Lowe The 2016 Roast of Rob Lowe is remembered less for jokes aimed at the Parks & Recreation actor himself (though there were certainly opportunities for them) and more for those directed at fellow roaster and controversial conservative commentator Ann Coulter.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Meanwhile, legendary professional roaster Jeff Ross also brought up Hart's late father and compared his substance abuse issues to Hart's friendship with Johnson.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Microwave oven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave%20oven. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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