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playfully roasting their mother for her choice of hat
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Recent Examples of roasted
Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Others are hyperseasonal, such as kalamboki (roasted corn with feta butter) and aginares souvlaki (artichoke skewers with bell pepper, red onion and a yogurt side).
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Serve with leftover sides, a simple toss-together salad, or whip up a second sheet tray of roasted veggies.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Muhammara is a rich, slightly sweet Middle Eastern dip made with smoky roasted red peppers and walnuts.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
Add crunchy toppings, like roasted chickpeas or edamame.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 June 2026
Authentic Mexican street tacos, agua frescas and papas asadas (roasted potatoes).
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
The lingcod is perfectly cooked and swimming in a broth with eggplant, roasted celtuce, and yam leaves.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Opt for dishes like the umami-rich roasted oysters accented with Grana Padano and crispy rashers, and don’t even think about skipping the decadent dulce de leche ice cream covered in warm Valrhona chocolate.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2026
Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Lobster tails arrive oven-roasted with butter and classic sides.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
He was roasted by fans and media members — and, privately, by some Eagles players.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Espresso is a type of coffee made using beans from the same plant as classic coffee, and those beans are processed and roasted in the same way.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
Bill Maher wasn't laughing when Wanda Sykes roasted him at the Golden Globes.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 June 2026
It’s roasted in a blazing hot oven, quickly rendering its fat without drying out the flesh.
—Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
The base of the spirit is made from decaffeinated Arabica beans from Brazil, Vietnam, and Uganda, which are roasted, ground, and finally infused over a 25-day period.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Its rigorous, three-day prep includes being cured, poached, and roasted, guaranteeing one extremely juicy bird.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
Adjective
The menu focuses on Roman classics like cacio e pepe, carbonara-style rigatoni, Roman-style artichokes, and aged bistecca Fiorentina with roasted potatoes and sautéed chicory.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Others are hyperseasonal, such as kalamboki (roasted corn with feta butter) and aginares souvlaki (artichoke skewers with bell pepper, red onion and a yogurt side).
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
Serve with leftover sides, a simple toss-together salad, or whip up a second sheet tray of roasted veggies.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Muhammara is a rich, slightly sweet Middle Eastern dip made with smoky roasted red peppers and walnuts.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
Add crunchy toppings, like roasted chickpeas or edamame.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 June 2026
Authentic Mexican street tacos, agua frescas and papas asadas (roasted potatoes).
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
The lingcod is perfectly cooked and swimming in a broth with eggplant, roasted celtuce, and yam leaves.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Opt for dishes like the umami-rich roasted oysters accented with Grana Padano and crispy rashers, and don’t even think about skipping the decadent dulce de leche ice cream covered in warm Valrhona chocolate.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2026
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Kimmel also roasted Leno to his face during a guest appearance on The Jay Leno Show.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Lobster tails arrive oven-roasted with butter and classic sides.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
He was roasted by fans and media members — and, privately, by some Eagles players.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Espresso is a type of coffee made using beans from the same plant as classic coffee, and those beans are processed and roasted in the same way.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
Bill Maher wasn't laughing when Wanda Sykes roasted him at the Golden Globes.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 June 2026
It’s roasted in a blazing hot oven, quickly rendering its fat without drying out the flesh.
—Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
The base of the spirit is made from decaffeinated Arabica beans from Brazil, Vietnam, and Uganda, which are roasted, ground, and finally infused over a 25-day period.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Its rigorous, three-day prep includes being cured, poached, and roasted, guaranteeing one extremely juicy bird.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasted
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In March, the Emmy-winning actress teased her union to Holland while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Some family members also shared humorous stories, including his sister, who posted about how Nash teased her about her shoes after making his wedding guests take a long hike.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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CMEs are clouds of superheated gas and magnetic fields blasted into space by the sun in the wake of solar flares.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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Kelvin waves are fueled by abrupt changes in wind force, such as the westerly bursts that push the superheated waters from the west Pacific to the east.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
21 May 2026
Verb
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When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Most broiling pans are dishwasher-safe, and a matching drip tray helps keep the oven residue-free.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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In July, El Sobrante managers informed the South Coast Air Quality Management District that a chemical reaction brewing inside the landfill was causing broiling temperatures and producing toxic sulfur pollution, according to air district records.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Some nations support Costa’s backchannel proposal As European leaders left overnight after the summit wrapped up, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever joked that Costa would be the envoy to Moscow.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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On the drive home from the hospital, the couple even joked about which child would say what first.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Over time, that strain can create an overheated smell that many people describe as burning rubber or hot plastic.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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The risk comes from overheated nonstick cookware, not from simply using a nonstick pan to cook eggs, pancakes or vegetables at low to medium heat.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Designed to ensure that players don’t succumb to desiccation under steamy stateside conditions, FIFA’s new hydration breaks also function as a convenient pause in the action from which to sell beer, sneakers and sporty compact sedans.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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But what struck me just as much as the steamy love scenes was the show’s soundtrack—an eclectic assortment of songs that spotlight independent Canadian artists, paired with an original score by the Quebec singer-songwriter Peter Peter.—
Zoe Si,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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“Roasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasted. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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