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Recent Examples of roast
Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
There’s chorizo and black beans, jicama and cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, and crispy chickpeas roasted in olive oil, cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 28 Dec. 2025
Care of chef Hailee Catalano’s cookbook By Heart, a budget-friendly chuck roast gets the au poivre treatment with black peppercorns and an umami boost from mushroom powder.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Deep-frying or pan-frying can increase the fat content, but roasting and steaming don't.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
There’s chorizo and black beans, jicama and cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, and crispy chickpeas roasted in olive oil, cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
Chuck roast, round roast and beef cut for stew saw the biggest year-over-year price hikes.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 28 Dec. 2025
Care of chef Hailee Catalano’s cookbook By Heart, a budget-friendly chuck roast gets the au poivre treatment with black peppercorns and an umami boost from mushroom powder.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
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In August 2025, the company announced plans to enter the automotive sector and teased two concept cars that drew heavy comparisons to the Bugatti Chiron and Rolls-Royce Cullinan.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Also at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Cyrus teased a potential return to the beloved, wig-wearing character.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Health inspectors gave the Sacramento barbecue restaurant a yellow placard after finding several flies in the kitchen.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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That year, in an attempt to attract more families and allow for more space than the barbecue competition traditionally had on the streets and parking lots surrounding the American Royal building, organizers moved the contest to the Truman Sport Complex.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
12 Dec. 2025
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Literally toxic lesbians — kidding.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Air-fry until lightly browned on top and internal temperature registers 160°F, 8 minutes.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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No-Fry Chicken Parm This no-fry chicken parm features boneless, skinless chicken breasts in marinara sauce under a blanket of cheese and breadcrumbs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP George Clooney and Don Cheadle, who came onstage to present the final award for the night, joked about the standing ovation, with Cheadle noting Clooney did not receive one.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Roberts joked, motioning for the entire auditorium at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles to stand for her.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The property has a Western-style restaurant, but guests can also book a cookout reached by horse or covered wagon.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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In September, Gas Depot sponsored a neighborhood cookout and provided ingredients for the food.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
19 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Moments later, Roberts' frequent collaborator and longtime friend George Clooney presented the final award of the evening — Best Motion Picture - Drama — and earned a polite ribbing by Don Cheadle about his lack of a standing ovation.—
Lindsay Kimble,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Consider details that are softer, less constrictive, and that feel more comfortable overall, whether that’s luxurious, touchable fabrics like silk or fine ribbed knits or slip silhouettes and wrap dresses or tops.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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