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to make fun of in a good-natured way
playfully roasting their mother for her choice of hat
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Recent Examples of roasted
Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
This side of deeply roasted, tender sweet potatoes comes quartered and seasoned with GK’s take on togarashi.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, every state seems to have a signature epicurean specialty, such as Cochinita Pibil, a stew of pork slow-roasted in a banana leaf and Sopa de Lima, a traditional lime soup made with chicken or beef and served with tortilla chips.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Menu highlights include burrata with honeycomb and roasted balsamic strawberries, eggs baked in Calabrian tomato sauce and limoncello tiramisu.
—Jane Godiner, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
The details that elevate this recipe from a typical roasted dish are the briny olives and crispy breadcrumbs.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Cut from the trompo, the marinated pork shoulder is sliced onto a corn tortilla, then topped with onions, cilantro and roasted pineapple.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Canteen, the in-house coffee and provisions shop, sells locally roasted coffee and handcrafted souvenirs.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Transfer to a platter, surround with the roasted tomatillos, and serve.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Chickpeas should be roasted until lightly browned but not cooked all the way through.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Here, chicken thighs are roasted alongside potatoes and olives.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Restaurants often serve it whole, typically roasted or grilled with simple ingredients like olive oil, lemon, garlic and fresh herbs.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Consider Khloud officially roasted by the boss’s daughter.
—Ryan Brennan
april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
One enchilada platter has roasted sweet potato and a cashew crema filling ($18).
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The late-night host roasted the president for his threats to erase Iran on Tuesday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
—Debbie Day, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Look for whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and words like steamed, baked, poached, roasted, broiled or grilled.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This recipe calls for bhaja moshla, a roasted spice mix that gives the croquettes their signature flavor.
—Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
This side of deeply roasted, tender sweet potatoes comes quartered and seasoned with GK’s take on togarashi.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
For example, every state seems to have a signature epicurean specialty, such as Cochinita Pibil, a stew of pork slow-roasted in a banana leaf and Sopa de Lima, a traditional lime soup made with chicken or beef and served with tortilla chips.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Menu highlights include burrata with honeycomb and roasted balsamic strawberries, eggs baked in Calabrian tomato sauce and limoncello tiramisu.
—Jane Godiner, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
The details that elevate this recipe from a typical roasted dish are the briny olives and crispy breadcrumbs.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Cut from the trompo, the marinated pork shoulder is sliced onto a corn tortilla, then topped with onions, cilantro and roasted pineapple.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Canteen, the in-house coffee and provisions shop, sells locally roasted coffee and handcrafted souvenirs.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Transfer to a platter, surround with the roasted tomatillos, and serve.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
It’s stuffed generously with squash that had been roasted with coffee.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Chickpeas should be roasted until lightly browned but not cooked all the way through.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Here, chicken thighs are roasted alongside potatoes and olives.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Restaurants often serve it whole, typically roasted or grilled with simple ingredients like olive oil, lemon, garlic and fresh herbs.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Consider Khloud officially roasted by the boss’s daughter.
—Ryan Brennan
april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
One enchilada platter has roasted sweet potato and a cashew crema filling ($18).
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The late-night host roasted the president for his threats to erase Iran on Tuesday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
—Debbie Day, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Look for whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and words like steamed, baked, poached, roasted, broiled or grilled.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasted
Verb
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Ricky Saints, Joe Hendry and Blake Monroe were teased for this week.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy teased the possibility last summer when a reporter asked if a new Penn Station would get a new name.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Azores islands have twin volcanic engines: one is a rising fountain of superheated rock known as a mantle plume, and the other is the islands’ location atop three diverging tectonic plates, which allows hot rock to rise, decompress and melt.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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North America's largest coke plant hugs the west bank of Pennsylvania's Monongahela River, belching out emissions from turning superheated coal into a carbon-rich fuel.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Macdonald joked when a media member relayed Clark’s interception total.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Then Kimmel joked about Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most broiling pans are dishwasher-safe, and a matching drip tray helps keep the oven residue-free.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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In July, El Sobrante managers informed the South Coast Air Quality Management District that a chemical reaction brewing inside the landfill was causing broiling temperatures and producing toxic sulfur pollution, according to air district records.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Among its more iconic designs is the Traveller jacket, made from a lightweight shell fabric amenable to overheated airports or rainy city days.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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Grants of $15,000 to $40,000 will support efforts to cool overheated areas, improve air quality and increase access to nature across San Diego County.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Heat it on high for 3-5 minutes, or until the window is steamy.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Communal bathing is de rigueur here, as is stripping off, showering, and stepping into the steamy waters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Roasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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