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noun

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Verb
In the video, Harris begins by speaking about the Smith dinner, a tradition each election where the presidential candidates roast each other and themselves. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024 But archaeological evidence in recent years has challenged this view, suggesting that humans long ago developed a taste for carbohydrates, roasting things such as tubers and other starch-laden foods that have been detected by analyzing bacteria lodged in teeth. Katie Hunt, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
Harris’ message to Puerto Rican voters on Sunday arrived the same day Trump was set to appear at a rally at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, where Tony Hinchcliffe, a podcast host/roast comedian, spewed racist jokes in an opening slot. Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2024 Atlas Coffee Club Gift Subscription Atlas Coffee 14 Atlas Coffee Club Gift Subscription Shop at Atlas Coffee Club With its selection of international single-origin roasts, SELF Fave Atlas Coffee offers a subscription service tailormade for the coffee lover in your life. Malia Griggs, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for roast 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
Verb
  • Grimes teased what viewers can expect from Yellowstone's final outing.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Oz’s crippled leg and heavier build sets him apart from his siblings, and the two often tease him.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Particularly standing out are the resort-like grounds, which span over a third of an acre and host a pool and spa with red and blue lights, a fire pit, and a barbecue station.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Sides are essential to a satisfying barbecue tray, and the cornbread soaked with citrus coco honey butter melts in your mouth.
    Kate Murphy, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • And Apple isn’t kidding about finding a quiet space to take this test.
    Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
  • No one can kid themselves that poor people enjoy watching this kind of thing anymore—everyone watches short clips on their phones.
    Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Pizza Hut My Haunt Box The limited-time My Haunt Box, a version of the chain's My Hut Box, includes a garlicky Personal Fang Pizza with a choice of fries or wings.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Trump’s McDonald’s stunt Footage of Trump serving fries at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania on Oct. 20 has done big numbers on the platform.
    Simmone Shah, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Some folks joked that the statue looked like a plethora of other famous Black people like Laurence Fishburne, Antoine Walker, and even some white people like Kelsey Grammer.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 28 Oct. 2024
  • And are there anything jokes folk outside of Britain won’t catch?
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The supermodel opted for a plunging gray ribbed sweater dress ($39.99) from the affordable brand, adding on black leather boots, a small handbag and sporty wraparound shades.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The Skeleton House on St. Charles Avenue ribbed Taylor Swift this year.
    Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Many hours later, Demery returned to the cookout, visibly shaken.
    Miles Cohen, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Inexpensive and ideal for grilling, hot dogs are a staple of outdoor cookouts.
    Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024

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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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