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Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 May 2025
The restaurant served a Kunming-style roast duck, a variation of Peking duck from China.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
For one thing, the 2024 Joe Biden surrogate who loved to roast candidate Donald Trump has toned down his criticism in the face of threats to the funding of everything in this state from the Coastal Commission to the University of California.
—Thomas D. Elias, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
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Verb
All cuts of pork should also reach 160° F.
To achieve medium rare, steaks, roasts, chops and other whole cuts of meat should be cooked to at least 145°F (62.6˚C) and allow to rest for three minutes after removal from the grill.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 May 2025
The restaurant served a Kunming-style roast duck, a variation of Peking duck from China.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Noun
The biennial festival included usual accoutrements of a summertime cultural festival, including dancing, live music, roasting food and crafts tables.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
For one thing, the 2024 Joe Biden surrogate who loved to roast candidate Donald Trump has toned down his criticism in the face of threats to the funding of everything in this state from the Coastal Commission to the University of California.
—Thomas D. Elias, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
Verb
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Affectionately, the 35-year-old pop star is not known for setting or chasing trends, instead using fashion to tease new musical eras or evoke a sense of girl-next-door relatability.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
29 June 2025
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The historic broadcast network began teasing the multiple Emmy winner’s birthday as early as June 13.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2025
Noun
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In addition to the regular campsites, there are eight large group campsites and five equestrian campsites that feature horse corrals, fire pits and barbecue facilities.—
Mark Rightmire,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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There’ll be concession stands and food trucks, the Billy Jones Snack Shack will serve barbecue, and a beer and wine garden will provide beverages.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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Nintendo wasn't kidding about bricking the Switch 2 if hacking or piracy is detected.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Surely this step won’t be controversial at all… (kidding).—
Neil Paine,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Taco Express, 181 Iron Point Road in Folsom, stands out immediately with its bright orange exterior and large photos showcasing tacos, burritos, and carne asada fries.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
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During interviews, the daughters admitted some of the scenes were fictionalized, such as a hospital room moment after Cline’s June 1961 near-fatal car crash, when she is shown convincing Loretta to sneak her out of the hospital to a nearby diner for a cheeseburger and fries.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The recipe in question is for tortellini and Sinatra isn’t joking—in 1965, concerned citizens of Italy drafted a document to describe the proper method for preparing this pasta, which was eventually registered with the Chamber of Commerce of Bologna, the hometown of tortellini.—
Elena Valeriote,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Shaw joked that nobody dreams of becoming an official.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Aira is the befuddled target of some ribbing from a group of other company members, Ching, Mia, Jessica, Fabian, Orlando, Loy, Ralph, Jorge, who are here to show support and, most important, to catch up with one another.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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This highly ornamental species yields attractively ribbed, spicy, crimson fruit that turns black when ripe.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Entertain friends outdoors or host a cookout in the rain while everyone stays dry under the pergola.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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After the cookouts, cultural celebrations, dancing and educational seminars, the question must be asked — what is the unfinished business on the road to equality for Black Americans?—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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