microwaving

present participle of microwave

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwaving
Verb
  • Without much moisture in the air, more of the sun’s energy goes directly into heating the surface.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The planet either warmed up while engulfed during the red giant phase, or began heating as gravity pulled it closer to the resultant white dwarf.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Reduce heat to low and cook (milk should be steaming or just barely simmering around edges of pan) 10 minutes.
    Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Marylanders settled back for a steaming celebration of America’s 194th birthday today.
    Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • But that's changed in recent decades as Europe has become the fastest-warming continent on the planet.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Minimum overnight temperatures are also warming faster than daytime maximums in the US.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
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“Microwaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwaving. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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