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Recent Examples of roast
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Spoon it over roast vegetables, or toss it with some rice.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Often my fridge is home to roast chicken, sometimes roasted in house, sometimes store-bought.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
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Verb
LaRavia was shown on camera during the moment, and seemingly absorbed the wild roast courtesy of one of the game's biggest and most entertaining rising stars.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Spoon it over roast vegetables, or toss it with some rice.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
The roasting process enhances vegetable’s natural sweet and nutty nuances and only takes about 45 minutes.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Often my fridge is home to roast chicken, sometimes roasted in house, sometimes store-bought.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
Verb
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Paul teased getting involved, but instead opted to leave the ring.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Dodgers, however, weren’t the only ones eager to tease Drake after their big victory.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the early days, Dreamland not only sold barbecue but hamburgers and hot dogs, too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Far below the surface of Missouri, a state that is perhaps best known for Kansas City-style barbeque, Anheuser-Busch, and an odd collection of extremely large objects, there’s an entirely other world—an underground world.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just before Thursday’s taping Pence and Emanual met outside the greenroom, and each greeted each other warmly, quickly asking each other questions about their kids before anything else, while kidding with each other about a long unpaid bet.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Okay, kidding about that last part.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Integrated Specialty Small Appliances From a toaster oven with air-fry capability to espresso machines, Hudson included compact, high-function appliances in the kitchen layout.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bake, roast, or air fry potatoes in olive oil rather than deep frying.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since posting, Astra’s story has attracted thousands of amused comments, with many followers joking about the dramatic difference between the two breeds.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The victim told police that Ising had constantly harassed him at work for two years, sitting next to him during meals and joking about his inability to eat many foods because of his medical condition.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both the sleeves and hem of the pullover are decorated with ribbing to add contrast to the plain knit of the body, and the yarn is flecked to add vintage charm to this high-quality sweater.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The cheeky post comes after Schumer ribbed her weight-loss transformation with fans earlier this month after receiving praise for her slimmer figure on social media.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hubert was at a cookout with members of the girl’s family, prosecutors said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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To close out the segment, Edwards and Maddox invite Lisan al-Gaib to the cookout, and Chalamet promises to cherish his second White Boy honor of the night.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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