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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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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

During production, Brantley was on set with a microphone and a monitor so that he could see what the camera was shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Where “Iceman” has the feel of an overlong podcast episode with a lone man ranting into a microphone, “Maid of Honour” is a party.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Speaking backstage after lifting the crystal microphone trophy, Dara said: “I want to thank everybody who felt the Bangaranga and felt connected to the force.”

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Mom pretends to hold a microphone to her mouth.

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




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