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microwave

[mahy-kroh-weyv] / ˈmaɪ kroʊˌweɪv /
VERB
cook
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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

In 1967, a household countertop microwave made its debut; it cost less than $500.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The researchers suggest that existing industrial fryers could be upgraded with microwave generators, which are relatively low cost and widely available.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

They were in focus last week when ICEYE, which uses microwave pulses to create high-resolution satellite images, touted a roughly $1.7 billion order backlog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Anjelica clucks as she pops the plate in the microwave.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon