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microphone

[mahy-kruh-fohn] / ˈmaɪ krəˌfoʊn /
NOUN
instrument that transforms sound waves into electric currents
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mic mike
STRONG
WEAK


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But when a clown’s only trick is shouting into a live microphone, the absolute worst thing that can happen is for the cameras to simply turn off.

From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026

Araujo’s only other tools are a microphone and a laptop, on which he’s installed an interactive software program he created that tracks the lineups of both teams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

At a Buffalo Sabres playoff ice hockey game in April, a microphone died while the Canadian anthem was being sung and the audience's voices filled in.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

At a punk show, a singer’s tooth was chipped when a crowd member bumped into the microphone, prompting a reminder to tone down the rowdiness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

At the front of the crowd, a microphone was on a stand at the back of the building.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

We watch coders: And, yes, they’re coding with microphones, they’re coding with headsets, they’re speaking to their code.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The FAI is now conducting its own investigation by amassing high-quality footage of the match, including audio from pitchside microphones, in order to establish whether or not abuse was directed at Idah.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

During the war, the government handed it to a top-secret military intelligence unit, and engineers wired it with hidden microphones throughout -- even in the garden.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

Zito has been in touch with park technicians near his home, noting they are sitting with microphones and equipment to capture sonic readings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

The board members began hurriedly whispering among themselves, their hands cupped over their microphones.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements




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