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Recent Examples of roast
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
In the wake of news that the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner was capitulating to the new regime and nixing its traditional roast, Nwodim used the show to pitch an alternative.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Think Bouillabaisse and roast chicken with all the trimmings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Verb
Punk Bunny Coffee sells whole beans, ground coffee, and Keurig pods in a range of roasts.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
In the wake of news that the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner was capitulating to the new regime and nixing its traditional roast, Nwodim used the show to pitch an alternative.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
Noun
And like any great summer camp destination, Collective Retreats also has a fantastic Great Lawn, where guests can gather for games, lounge in hammocks, or sit around the fire pits and roast a few s'mores.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Think Bouillabaisse and roast chicken with all the trimmings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
Verb
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The first step is a boot camp in a mountainous ski resort, where Karolina is teased by the other girls and gets so much preferential treatment from Vitek that Lucie, enraged, locks her outside in the snow and nearly kills her in the process.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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Since last year, Justin Bieber has been teasing the launch of his new fashion brand, Skylrk.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
Noun
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There’s a reason Nate Jackson’s debut Netflix special arrives during barbecue season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Food and beverages like the famous Black-Eyed Sally’s barbecue dishes and sides are for sale.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
Verb
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There may be a welcome change in the global balance of power, as China and Russia recognize that the United States is not kidding.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But internally, no one is kidding themselves or trying to sugarcoat the results.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The combo includes a double cheeseburger, fries and a birthday shake for $7.05.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
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Dine-in customers nationwide had the option to enjoy endless boneless wings and fries for $19.99, and the deal allowed use of brand's 26 sauces and dry rubs.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Rocky joked, referencing the Hollywood family of 10 kids.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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In fact, this year at the Preakness Alibi Breakfast, an annual affair at Pimlico where trainers, owners and others tell stories and trade barbs about their career and horses, Lukas and Baffert hijacked the event with witty repartee and joking much to the delight of those in attendance.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
Verb
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All ribbing aside, the brother and sister get along famously.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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The two-way stretch fabric is water-repellent and slightly ribbed, with a lightweight feel that’s perfect for summer (or sweating in a dance studio, presumably).—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The activation will allow attendees to step into the Hill family’s backyard for a big ole cookout, complete with BBQ bites served up throughout the day, classic lawn games, themed photo ops and a cold can of Alamo (water) to beat the heat.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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The actress hosted a cookout with Bounty on June 25 in Los Angeles, and there, and shared her barbecue essentials and favorite scene from the spoof with PEOPLE. Hall, 54, has positive memories of working with Keenan Ivory Wayans for the first time on the set of the 2000 classic.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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