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Definition of microwavesnext
plural of microwave

microwaves

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verb

present tense third-person singular of microwave

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwaves
Noun
  • There are plenty of woeful online tales lamenting ovens breaking and glass shattering under the 800- to 1,000-degrees Fahrenheit heat of a self-cleaning oven cycle.
    Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Dutch ovens Create one-pot wonders with a Dutch oven that can move from the stovetop to the oven with ease.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Raw milk has not been pasteurized — a process that heats milk to remove disease-causing germs.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The 10-kW-capacity system heats a 1,000-cubic-meter space using hydrogen supplied by a local supplier.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • For stoves that must be pulled out, unplug or shut off gas first, protect your floor with cardboard, then vacuum, mop, and wipe the stove sides before pushing it back.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Microwaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwaves. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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