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Recent Examples of roast
Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
The double-cut pork chop ($52) is slow-roasted ahead, and flashed on the grill to warm it and add a smoky note.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Guests choose from two weekly rotating meats with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal veggies and gravy.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Verb
In 2025, Henry and Katherine Colliver went after their dream of roasting their own coffee.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
The double-cut pork chop ($52) is slow-roasted ahead, and flashed on the grill to warm it and add a smoky note.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
How Each Affects Roasting Results The way your vegetables roast depends heavily on heat transfer and moisture evaporation.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Guests choose from two weekly rotating meats with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal veggies and gravy.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
Verb
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That play was practically a solo show, though Hayes teased to Seth Meyers that playing multiple characters on The Unknown is far more difficult.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Paris Hilton has teased the possibility of new music with longtime friend Britney Spears, saying the pair have been talking about a potential collaboration while reconnecting over music and shared experiences.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Beyond its famous buffalo-style chicken wings, Buffalo Wild Wings offers over two dozen sauces and dry rubs — from lemon pepper and Thai curry to desert heat and chipotle barbecue, according to its website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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Accordion doors spill out to the backyard, which holds a flagstone-encased pool with a spillover spa, plus an alfresco dining space with a barbecue and a fire pit.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even Shelton, a two-time Grand Slam semifinalist who won his first ATP Masters 1000 title at an Alcaraz-and-Sinner-less Canadian Open last summer, didn’t kid himself about being far off the pace that the world’s two best players have set.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Goldstrohm says that in 2023 the fish spawned once and produced 32,285 genetically superior fry.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bread chicken cutlets, give them a quick fry, then slide them into a baking dish.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This one’s an instant compliment-magnet—I’m not joking.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Stefanski walked into his introductory news conference Tuesday smiling, joking about the weather, and sounding exactly like a coach ready to get to work.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With plenty of chairs around the roaring fires, the cookout feels like an embodiment of the ranch itself.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bring this to your next cookout, or use it on sandwiches or tacos.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Given how cold it’s been across the country lately, this ribbed hat is a no-brainer gift choice for myself.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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The pullover features outer seam detailing along the arms for a playful touch and ribbing on the neckline and wrist cuffs that adds dimension.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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