as in kids
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 roasts
Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The cafe roasts its coffee beans on-site and excels at classics, including French toast and egg sandwiches.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The shop roasts a wide variety of coffee in-house each morning, which should be enjoyed with a delectable selection of baked goods from the bakery counter.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
And one of the big additions to the braise is asking a butcher for lamb bones and fat that Croft roasts off to add another layer of flavor and richness to the braise.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
From there, arrangements need to be made, and Ed takes up the task with noble gravitas until Ann roasts him to a crisp in that library.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Tiny’s Milk & Cookies roasts all of its own coffee with beans sourced from around the world, including Ethiopia, Costa Rica and Brazil.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2026
Season roasts with pepper and place on prepared wire rack.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
This oven air fries, dehydrates, proofs dough, toasts and even slow cooks, has a wide temperature range that roasts up to 30% faster than conventional air fryers.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
The cafe roasts its coffee beans on-site and excels at classics, including French toast and egg sandwiches.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The shop roasts a wide variety of coffee in-house each morning, which should be enjoyed with a delectable selection of baked goods from the bakery counter.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
And one of the big additions to the braise is asking a butcher for lamb bones and fat that Croft roasts off to add another layer of flavor and richness to the braise.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
From there, arrangements need to be made, and Ed takes up the task with noble gravitas until Ann roasts him to a crisp in that library.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Tiny’s Milk & Cookies roasts all of its own coffee with beans sourced from around the world, including Ethiopia, Costa Rica and Brazil.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2026
Season roasts with pepper and place on prepared wire rack.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
This oven air fries, dehydrates, proofs dough, toasts and even slow cooks, has a wide temperature range that roasts up to 30% faster than conventional air fryers.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Other roasts include aged sirloin of beef, British half roast chicken and a walnut roast, all with full trimmings.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasts
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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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Both kids cheer and bite into their burgers.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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The video not only teases the studio’s upcoming films and highlights the talent who have signed deals, but also reflects on the Paramount lot’s 100th anniversary.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
23 Apr. 2026
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Despite ending with onscreen text that teases a second movie, there are no scenes during the credits.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Later, co-star Regina Hall jokes about the John Wick spinoff film Ballerina and the fact that no one saw it.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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The comedian jokes to laughter and applause before asking if anyone in the room is a lawyer.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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The milestone festivities come amid deep political divisions that have seeped into nearly every facet of American life, including how people view the country’s history and identity.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 29-year-old Song reaggravated an oblique injury in spring training, necessitating a rehab assignment with the Chihuahuas after taking part in opening day festivities at Petco Park.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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