How to Use microwave in a Sentence

microwave

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  • The apartment came with a microwave.
  • Thaw in the fridge overnight, or thaw in the microwave.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Then heat in the microwave for 1 minute per cup of rice.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Thaw in the microwave, and then crisp and heat through in a skillet.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Cut them in half and place in a microwave safe bowl with the water.
    cleveland, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Bring your water to a boil on the stovetop or in the microwave.
    Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Just pop in the microwave or on the stovetop for a quick reheat.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Keep in Mind The pieces can’t go in the dishwasher or microwave.
    Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2023
  • Units 1 to 4 have a microwave built into the kitchen island.
    Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 14 June 2023
  • Simply pop them in the microwave for a few minutes for a hot meal.
    Elizabeth Bacharach, Women's Health, 12 May 2023
  • Just be sure to pierce them with a fork before placing them in the microwave.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2024
  • At the church, Cline has a studio that came furnished with a microwave, stove and fridge.
    Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024
  • To speed up the cook time, this recipe employs the microwave to gently steam the Brussels sprouts.
    Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
  • This 9x13 baking dish can be used in the freezer, microwave, and oven.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 22 June 2023
  • Pull portions out of the freezer and defrost in the microwave, or let thaw and reheat in the oven.
    Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Both quickly and easily cooked in the microwave while the crust par-baked.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 2 May 2023
  • Then, in the kitchen, wipe down the inside of the microwave, and cabinet and appliance doors.
    Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Reheat the sauce on the stovetop or microwave and toss with hot chicken wings.
    Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 July 2023
  • At Caldwell’s Syringa Middle School, the breaker trips if a heater and the microwave are turned on at the same time.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The space was cramped, stuffed with bunk beds, a fridge, a microwave, a hot plate, a rice cooker, and cleaning supplies.
    Emily Gogolak, Harper's Magazine, 9 Jan. 2024
  • There are instructions on the box for cooking either in the microwave or on the stovetop.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2023
  • There are no microwaves and only a very small cooler, an effort to keep the food fresh.
    Jill Wendholt Silva, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Pour kernels into the base using the lid as a measuring guide and place it in the microwave to cook.
    Katiee McKinstry, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Reheat leftovers in a 300-degree F oven or in the microwave, until hot all the way through.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
  • All suites have microwaves, mini-fridges and in-room coffee pots.
    Tamara Gane, Chron, 5 May 2023
  • Snacks aren’t provided, though the plane has a microwave for heating up food brought aboard.
    Raymond Zhong, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Be sure to tenderize the potatoes in the microwave before adding them to the casserole mixture.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Televisions and microwaves had been piled up all along the kibbutz pathways to take back to Gaza.
    Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Pop a bag of popcorn, but skip the microwave and grab a bag of Lesser Evil Popcorn instead.
    Ashley Martens, Redbook, 10 May 2023
  • After she was put in charge of the microwave group in the company’s missile lab in 1957 — the first woman in the role — a male co-worker quit.
    Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2023
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microwave

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  • The first is to moisten the sponge and microwave it for a minute.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Feb. 2021
  • The US Army has a new plan for microwaving drones out of the sky.
    Russell Brandom, The Verge, 7 Aug. 2018
  • Place the cloves on a plate and microwave on HIGH for about 15 seconds.
    Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2022
  • Give the spuds a stir, then microwave again for 20 seconds.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 20 Jan. 2021
  • Add green beans to the bowl, cover again and microwave on high for 1 minute.
    cleveland, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Heat the whole thing in a large frying pan, or just microwave it.
    Ula Chrobak, Outside Online, 9 Feb. 2021
  • Put plain M&Ms in a bowl and microwave them for 60 seconds.
    Emily Yahr, Anchorage Daily News, 16 May 2021
  • Cut off the first few inches of the ear, just a few rows above the stalk, and microwave on high for 30 to 60 seconds.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 31 July 2020
  • Wrap the tofu in a clean dish towel and microwave on high for 1 minute.
    Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2021
  • Here's one: Do not microwave your books to get rid of the coronavirus.
    Marika Gerken, CNN, 4 July 2020
  • First, place a sponge in bowl of water and microwave for about 50 to 60 seconds.
    Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Cover the bowl with a lid or plate, and microwave on high for about 20 seconds.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 20 Jan. 2021
  • The set comes with four cups that are dishwasher and microwave safe.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2022
  • With the lid on, microwave on high for 5 minutes and then on low for 30 minutes.
    Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 21 Mar. 2021
  • In our freezer to microwave test, the 16-ounce size heated amongst the quickest.
    Good Housekeeping, 6 Feb. 2023
  • The durable stoneware is dishwasher and microwave safe.
    Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 11 Oct. 2022
  • For easy care, the 7-ounce mugs are dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe.
    Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Slice a few lemons, add them to a bowl of water, and microwave the bowl for five to ten minutes.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2017
  • Cute idea, but the instructions say to take the plastic off a tray of caramel and then microwave the tray.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Don’t be tempted to dump it straight into a pot on the stove (or worse, microwave it for eons).
    Susan Choung, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Butter should be soft to the touch — if not, microwave for a few seconds — and cheese cool but not cold.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Dec. 2021
  • Just microwave the bag, insert the wick into the vessel, pour and wait for the wax to harden.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021
  • And the moisture can create bigger cracks if the item is microwaved.
    J.a. Kohl, Good Housekeeping, 6 Mar. 2020
  • Bugs can be microwaved, steamed, boiled, roasted, frozen, or minced to death.
    WIRED, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Make a large batch and freeze extras to be microwaved on busy mornings.
    Women's Health, 1 May 2023
  • To reheat, microwave until the cheese is melted and the turkey is warmed through.
    Jennifer Nickle, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Place potatoes on a plate and microwave at high for 4 minutes.
    ExpressNews.com, 2 Nov. 2020
  • If there are odors, microwave a bowl of water with a quarter-cup of lemon juice for one minute.
    oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Poke sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Cooked rice, for serving Wrap the tofu in a clean dish towel and microwave on high for 1 minute.
    Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2021

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