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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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He wore a microphone in the locker room and allowed me to give readers a behind-the-scenes look.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

They kept watching all the next week as the firefighters continued to work on their property, yelling thank you through the camera’s microphone since they were still evacuated.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

During a dance class for the prisoners, a crew of rappers took over the microphone and began freestyling.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Known as oto-acoustic emissions, these sounds can be detected by placing a sensitive microphone inside the ear canal.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

The only thing I see is a lady in white in front of a microphone.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

UBTech launched its "U1" robot -- equipped with eye cameras, chest sensors, and listening microphones -- earlier this year, touting the model as the world's first full-sized, ultra-realistic humanoid designed for mass production.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 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

He and fellow pundits Joe Hart and Micah Richards swapped their microphones for oars and took to the Hudson River in New York.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

"I have to take a coffee," said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, picked up by open microphones as she entered a morning G7 summit session.

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

I ducked into the gym and under the bleachers, checking the scaffolding for microphones as I climbed through to the other side.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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