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Recent Examples of microwave
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
During the original investigation, the Chesterfield Police Department used DNA testing technology on a piece of paper with red stains, a swab of a red stain from the microwave, and a piece of paper towel with red stains from the top of a sink.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
Do not microwave sponges that have a metallic component.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
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Stainless-steel appliances—including microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and ovens—look similar on the surface, but may require different cleaning approaches.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
During the original investigation, the Chesterfield Police Department used DNA testing technology on a piece of paper with red stains, a swab of a red stain from the microwave, and a piece of paper towel with red stains from the top of a sink.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
Avoid microwaving for extended periods: While parchment paper is heat-resistant, exposing it to excessive heat for prolonged periods may degrade the quality.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
Do not microwave sponges that have a metallic component.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave
Noun
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But that same fierce wind and precip keep snuffing the flame on your backpacking stove.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Jan. 2025
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Fire officials told Sandstrom that the blaze was probably caused by a chimney fire fueled by a woodburning stove in the basement, according to PennLive.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The wellness area of the hotel has a beautiful indoor/outdoor swimming pool heated all year round.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The team brewed the tea bags as a consumer would (minus the tea leaves) in sterile water heated to 95 degrees Celsius, or 203 degrees Fahrenheit, with constant stirring and then measured the number of plastic particles released.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This 12-piece set includes two frying pans, a sauté pan, a saucepan, a Dutch oven, and four cookware protectors for scratch-free storage.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Cook bacon until crispy: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high.—
Renu Dhar,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Currently, Zoox’s toasters are on the roads in Foster City, Las Vegas, and San Francisco in limited capacity.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
14 Jan. 2025
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The bakery chain just launched the Krispy Kreme x Pop-Tarts Crazy Good Doughnuts Collection, which includes new treats inspired by three different toaster pastries.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Get the recipe > Whole Steamed Fish with Tangerine Peel and Fennel Bright citrus and peppery fennel enliven flaky steamed fish in this elegant banquet-table centerpiece.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
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In the winter, the opening acts like a chimney for the warmer water below, giving the spring a steaming underworld look and its ominous name.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Cloaked in a perfect-from-the-jar marinara sauce and topped with thick slices of mozzarella cheese, crispy chicken cutlets turn golden and bubbly under the oven's broiler.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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These kitchen appliances may also include features such as front control panels, a convection oven, a broiler, and a fingerprint-resistant stainless steel finish.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Architectural Digest,
18 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Quick-cooking foods like thin cuts of fish or chicken, or delicate pastries don't require the fryer to be preheated.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Basket-style fryers have a pull-out drawer that holds the food.—
Lizzy Briskin,
People.com,
26 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The inaugural Philly Coffee Festival features dozens of roasters, including Philly staples La Colombe and Black Turtle Coffee, at the 23rd Street Armory.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
17 Oct. 2024
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Its beans are supplied by Colorado’s Peregrine Coffee, which Thomas said is one of the best roasters in the country.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Microwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microwave. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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