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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Remove the skillet and top layer of parchment and roast for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the potato cake is deep golden brown all over and crisp.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
This shift towards smaller, more manageable meals means traditional heavy dishes like ham or lamb roasts – once staples – are replaced by lighter, more adaptable fare.
—Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Verb
His stunned co-hosts then proceeded to fill the airtime by roasting him for his sudden departure to use the restroom.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Remove the skillet and top layer of parchment and roast for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the potato cake is deep golden brown all over and crisp.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
Some suggested using heat-seeking drones to find her, others recommended roast chicken.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
This shift towards smaller, more manageable meals means traditional heavy dishes like ham or lamb roasts – once staples – are replaced by lighter, more adaptable fare.
—Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
Verb
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Prevost was so dedicated to becoming a priest, his brother would tease him about being the pope.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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However, the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has teased an agreement over the terms for such a ceasefire as Kyiv's allies meet in the Ukrainian capital this weekend.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Their barbecue hadn’t worked, just smoked and smoldered.—
Lamorna Ash,
The Dial,
6 May 2025
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The barbecue joint opened in 2023 and announced plans earlier this year to open a new restaurant in Arlington.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Brinkley laughed, then realized Joel wasn’t kidding.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
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All kidding aside, McQuillan has been impressed by Fernandez this season.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the beginning, the restaurant’s menu consisted of Philly cheesesteaks, subs, fresh-cut fries and ice cream.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Fast-casual Taco Bamba in City Ridge puts a bold spin on the classic taco, filling it with pairings such as sweet potato fries and pimiento cheese.—
Amy Alipio,
AFAR Media,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Additional allegations include that Brand exposed himself to a woman in an office building and then joked about the incident on his radio show.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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In the interview, Cannon casually joked about insuring his testicles for a whopping $10,000,000, claiming each one was worth $5,000,000.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The exterior ribbed detailing adds texture, and it’s finished with a white volcanic glaze.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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And the police officer took a lot of ribbing from her own people.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Get your order in now and have your new kicks in time for your Fourth of July cookout.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Grocery stores pack their shelves with cans upon cans of baked beans, each one ready for your next cookout or a hearty breakfast.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2025
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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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