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Recent Examples of roast
Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Malt character is lighter than the color would suggest, often with cocoa-like notes but no heavy caramel or roast character.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Media, music, and influencers tend to use ‘roasting’ and have normalized it.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The sandwiches are named with references to art, such as the Van Gogh made with roast beef, fresh dill, Havarti cheese, sprouts and deli mustard on pumpernickel bread; or the hot Picasso made with savory meatballs, provolone cheese and Mama Cosenza’s original Italian sauce on an 8-inch baguette.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Malt character is lighter than the color would suggest, often with cocoa-like notes but no heavy caramel or roast character.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
While the bones are roasting, thinly slice the bread, brush lightly with olive oil, and arrange on a separate baking sheet.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Media, music, and influencers tend to use ‘roasting’ and have normalized it.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
Verb
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Speaking on a panel, Erik from Sharabati Denim teased an upcoming project that will re-wire how the company procures cotton.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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The game doesn’t yet have a firm release date, with only a vague 2026 window teasing its launch on PlayStation 5 and PC.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Among other fallout after Kirk’s assassination, a popular barbecue restaurant in Cincinnati has faced backlash over a co-owner's social media comments.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Frazer took those skills along with an excellent taste for barbecue and opened his own restaurant.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pat Kelsey wasn't kidding about wanting the smoke.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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In 2019, Lebanese depositors discovered that their banking system had, in effect, just been kidding about those savings accounts.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shelf-stable items Bamboo can be used in a range of Asian dishes, from stir fry to stew.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Beginning on Monday, Sept. 8, McDonald's will add limited-time Extra Value Meals to its offerings: a $5 Sausage McMuffin with Egg meal with hash browns and a small coffee, and an $8 Big Mac meal (medium fries and medium soft drink included), both available nationwide.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Coon also joked that with so much time adapting the elaborate costumes, her daughter, born in the summer of 2021, thought that her mom's on-set dresser, Brian, was her father.—
Avalon Hester,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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My wife jokes about the cat having foiled our murder plot yet again.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Inversion Rib Legging These Vuori leggings feature stylish ribbing to elevate the look, making them as fitting for a morning yoga sesh as a red-eye flight.—
Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Aug. 2025
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It’s ribbed for an extra cozy touch and has a flattering empire waist that will pair nicely with fall-friendly boots—either ankle or knee length.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Local shoppers will stream in to pick up beer, hamburger fixings, and bags of charcoal to kick off the first proper cookout of the season.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The bass hits hard, the highs stay crisp, and the volume is strong enough to cut through chatter at a cookout.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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