as in heated
to cause to have or give off heat to a moderate degree
come over and toast your toes by the fire
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Recent Examples of toasted
Bake in preheated oven, tossing once halfway through, until toasted, about 15 minutes.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Maker’s Mark recently unveiled the latest release in its Wood Finishing Series, a collection of bourbons that are finished with a unique combination of wood staves that are cooked and/or toasted to unlock specific flavors.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Along with Jenna Bush Hager, Gifford toasted Kotb over glasses of white wine.
—Beth Sobol, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Remove sheet from oven and sprinkle crispy cheddar pieces and toasted panko evenly over top.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Sipping tea and chomping on hot-cross buns from Gail’s, toasted with butter – luverly – certainly helped, though.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Whether toasted, fried, or baked, tortillas are the perfect base for savory snacks, hearty meals, and sweet treats.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
The coarsely ground beef is toothsome, the nutty toma more complex than standard Swiss cheese and the bread ideally buttered and toasted.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Maker’s Mark recently unveiled the latest release in its Wood Finishing Series, a collection of bourbons that are finished with a unique combination of wood staves that are cooked and/or toasted to unlock specific flavors.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Along with Jenna Bush Hager, Gifford toasted Kotb over glasses of white wine.
—Beth Sobol, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Remove sheet from oven and sprinkle crispy cheddar pieces and toasted panko evenly over top.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Sipping tea and chomping on hot-cross buns from Gail’s, toasted with butter – luverly – certainly helped, though.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Whether toasted, fried, or baked, tortillas are the perfect base for savory snacks, hearty meals, and sweet treats.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
The coarsely ground beef is toothsome, the nutty toma more complex than standard Swiss cheese and the bread ideally buttered and toasted.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toasted
Verb
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In a conflict situation, things could quickly get heated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Next to the pool, a tiny cold plunge pool is the perfect place for dipping after the sauna, steam, and heated marble seats.—
Rebecca Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wait until the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed before planting because begonias don’t like cold soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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To reheat, place potatoes in a 400° oven or air fryer until warmed through, 5–10 minutes.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Toasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toasted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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