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microwave

[mahy-kroh-weyv] / ˈmaɪ kroʊˌweɪv /
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cook
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“The kitchen is appointed with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, an 8-burner Forno range, Wolf microwave, and marble countertops,” adds the listing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The other looks much farther back in time, using the cosmic microwave background to estimate what the expansion rate should be today based on the standard model of cosmology.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Today, almost all U.S. households have at least one microwave, according to the most recent federal data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Their findings suggest that combining traditional frying with microwave heating may reduce oil absorption while maintaining the crispy texture people expect.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

I was leaning against the counter, waiting for the microwave to beep, when my brother Adam, the gym’s general manager, walked in.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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