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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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Matlin went to the podium, while Jason stood out of frame, microphone in hand, to interpret for her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

But things turned strange the morning of April 12, when the ship's captain announced into a microphone that a passenger had died.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

A robot pet that can walk into any room of your house, always regarding you with cute camera eyes and sensitive microphone ears, could easily threaten our privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Happy to stay in the background, she rarely does interviews and when a microphone is before her, she gives little away.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

I slowly released the microphone, took a deep breath, tilted my hat, and said, “Okay, I am ready.”

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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