MICROWAVES Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of microwave

as in ovens

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verb

present tense third-person singular of microwave

as in heats

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Recent Examples of microwaves

Noun

Best miniature microwaves This compact microwave fits on most countertops and is ideal for smaller spaces. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwaves

Noun

The kitchen has a large center island, two ovens, two dishwashers, a warming oven and a casual dining area.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
At the heart is a chef’s kitchen with an island outfitted with two ovens, a warming oven, a microwave and two refrigerator drawers.

— Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026

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Verb

The pattern of warmer than normal water along the equator in the Eastern Pacific heats things up and favors increases in the number of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Pacific.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
As the planet heats due to climate change, our warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture and fuel heavier, more frequent downpours.

— Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026