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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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The reported spending angered locals like Michael Gagin, who stepped to the microphone at Town Hall to give leaders a piece of his mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Partway through his spiel, Burns activated the speaker on his iPhone and held it to the microphone so the president could address the crowd.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

“Long Beach Pride in the house,” Richardson boomed into a microphone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

She seemed to draw genuine laughter after a microphone in the courtroom stopped working last week.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The microphone crackles to life above our heads.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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