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Recent Examples of roast
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
In past years, the association president has been followed by the commander-in-chief, and then a headliner, usually a comedian who roasts everyone in the room.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
On the outskirts of downtown, a little ways off I-4, this retro roadside stop has been dishing out some of the best roast beef sandwiches in the South since 1968.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Dishes are refined and satisfying—a Friday lunch in February included an avocado quinoa salad with paper-thin radishes and chimichurri, roasted scallops with barley risotto and a chilly glass of the house brut champagne.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
In past years, the association president has been followed by the commander-in-chief, and then a headliner, usually a comedian who roasts everyone in the room.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
In 2006, most famously, Colbert delivered a shocking roast of President Bush to his face that has lived in infamy ever since.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
On the outskirts of downtown, a little ways off I-4, this retro roadside stop has been dishing out some of the best roast beef sandwiches in the South since 1968.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
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Verb
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Castmembers Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie took the stage at CCXP Mexico City to tease their project that combines comedy with sci-fi and is set to begin streaming on HBO Max in July.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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Creator Bruce Miller was more than happy to tease what’s to come this week in episode 6, while on stage at the Deadline Contenders TV panel.—
Amanda Champagne-Meadows,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both Nolan Belcher and North Texas Smoke owner Derek Degenhardt are Army veterans who decided to try their hand at barbecue during the COVID pandemic.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Everyone knows hot dogs, hamburgers, and barbecue all taste better in the summer.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Young Michael may have seemed strange, or just plain different, to kids his own age, but what about the adult Michael, whose professional life took him outside the family orbit and into offices, studios, and night clubs?—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Just kidding, but that would’ve been awesome.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both do well in terms of texture after a deep fry and offer a fresh-tasting fish most every time.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
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How to Eat Besides enjoying them as an easy side dish, add green peas to pasta or stir fry.—
Olivia Tarantino,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As an elder, Mellencamp often jokes about how many tours he was fired from in his salad days, usually because the headlining acts (KISS, REO Speedwagon, British hard rock act Rainbow) and their audiences didn’t take to his kiss-off attitude and misfit energy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jonas, who made his Broadway debut at age nine, isn’t joking about all the time she’s spent in the spotlight.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Something that plays in the background during a late-spring Saturday cookout — you, scrolling on your phone down a long list of names, most of which mean absolutely nothing.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Keep scrolling for more outdoor entertaining pieces for your next backyard cookout or patio brunch.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Murphy returned the favor by ribbing him by saying that every time Lee’s beloved New York Knicks lost their bid to become NBA champs, Lee was in the building.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2026
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Due to its design, fluted (or ribbed) drinkware is perfect for entertaining and looks beautiful on any table.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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