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noun

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Recent Examples of roast
Verb
At the inn, guests gather for afternoon tea, sip hot chocolate with candy-cane mix-ins and roast s’mores by the firepit. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Khanh, equal parts strategist and aesthetic whisperer, ensures that every bag and label reflects the care poured into the roast itself. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
They can be used for roasting chicken, boiling pasta, making pasta sauce and the list could go on and on. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Technological innovations and up-and-coming brands are creating products sourced with single-origin beans roasted in various styles, from medium to espresso. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
Verb
  • Speaking on a panel, Erik from Sharabati Denim teased an upcoming project that will re-wire how the company procures cotton.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The game doesn’t yet have a firm release date, with only a vague 2026 window teasing its launch on PlayStation 5 and PC.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Known for its barbecue, cocktails, and other specialty drinks, Smokey Bones has already closed 10 locations.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Get the recipe > Spice up your backyard barbecue with this easy Mexican street food classic.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Pat Kelsey wasn't kidding about wanting the smoke.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In 2019, Lebanese depositors discovered that their banking system had, in effect, just been kidding about those savings accounts.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Shelf-stable items Bamboo can be used in a range of Asian dishes, from stir fry to stew.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Beginning on Monday, Sept. 8, McDonald's will add limited-time Extra Value Meals to its offerings: a $5 Sausage McMuffin with Egg meal with hash browns and a small coffee, and an $8 Big Mac meal (medium fries and medium soft drink included), both available nationwide.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • During an appearance on Today With Jenna & Friends, Cummings, 43, candidly joked about her experience with postpartum depression after welcoming her son Henry back in December 2023, sharing that her struggles even inspired the name of her ongoing Big Baby tour.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Well, enough to joke about his age during a recent visit to officially open the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Inversion Rib Legging These Vuori leggings feature stylish ribbing to elevate the look, making them as fitting for a morning yoga sesh as a red-eye flight.
    Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
  • It’s ribbed for an extra cozy touch and has a flattering empire waist that will pair nicely with fall-friendly boots—either ankle or knee length.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The logistics were daunting, but carefully calibrated— Angel explained that even wording introductions to attendees at the reception desk were discussed, to make clear that the cookout was centered on trans femmes and donations were encouraged.
    Essence, Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
  • So rejoice, and fire up an éclade at your next cookout, campfire, or clambake.
    Peter Barrett, Outside, 30 Aug. 2025

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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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