MICROWAVE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of microwave

as in stove

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verb

as in to heat

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Recent Examples of microwave

Noun

Microwave 10 tablespoons of the butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH in 15- to 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026 Schindler, an expert in microwave semiconductor technology, is an independent consultant supporting clients with technical expertise, due diligence, and project management. — Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2026

Verb

In a microwave-safe medium bowl, microwave the cream cheese for 5 to 10 seconds, just until it’s softened. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 The toys may also pose burn hazards, with the possibility of reaching dangerously high temperatures if subjected to high heat, as seen in viral social media trends encouraging children to microwave the toys, the agency said. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for microwave

Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave

Noun

Induction stoves send energy to the pot bring water to a boil in half the time of what would be needed with a gas stove.

— Molly McCrea, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The home’s living room has exposed concrete walls, a wood-burning stove, and floor-to-ceiling oak built-ins.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of stove

Verb

The facility would use technology that heats woody material without burning it to produce biochar, a charcoal-like material that can be used to improve soil and store carbon, and other products.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Lily Wohler and Christa Joanna Lee, writing in Allure, note that today’s oils are designed for everything from frizz and dry ends to heat damage and gloss finish — a one-product solution for several concerns.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of heat

Verb

Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
The best way to preserve the magnesium content in vegetables is to microwave or steam them.

— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of steam

Noun

That makes the toaster, the dish rack and the tangle of cords part of the living room view.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
Open floor plans have turned the kitchen into part of the living room, so the coffee maker, toaster and tangle of cords are on display from the couch.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of toaster

Noun

This matters because young broiler chickens (chickens raised for meat) require very warm conditions to mature.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas A quick trip under the broiler is enough to melt and brown the cheese on top of these weeknight-friendly enchiladas—no lengthy bake required.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of broiler

Noun

Rochester was opened at the time by its head brewer Marshall Van Tuyl, head roaster Philip Enloe and around a dozen other co-owners, according to Feast.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
The roaster was also tapped as a finalist for the 2023 awards, when the company was under its original ownership.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of roaster

Noun

No bigger than a microwave oven, Idefix will plop onto Phobos by itself, bouncing for several minutes before coming to a halt in the moon's extraordinarily low gravity.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The kitchenette includes space for a small refrigerator, a sink, and a microwave oven.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of microwave oven

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