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Recent Examples of roasted
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Late spring protein courses include poached halibut with mussels and smoked Yukon potato, a scallop marinated in sweet mirin and wrapped in savoy cabbage, smoked quail, and roasted lamb saddle and tenderloin with lamb bacon.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Alongside tapas staples such as jamón, anchovies, and croquetas, the menu is divided between land and sea—steak tartar, roasted lamb, and green curry hake all make an appearance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
On a recent afternoon, customers in a Connecticut store browsed the rows of wooden casks, which stretch from the entrance to the rear of the spacious building, and amid the aroma of freshly roasted and ground coffee filling the air.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri adds red onion, roasted red peppers, carrots, celery, peppadew peppers, and pepperoncini for both texture and flavor.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Honey and butter are used to make a crisp candy coating covering crunchy, roasted cashews.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Pastas with seafood, chicken and veal entrees including scallopini, ravioli carciofi (cheese-stuffed with creamy pesto, roasted artichoke heart and sautéed mushrooms), shrimp and salmon.
—Ella Gonzales
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
That’s because at teahouses, food is served with a selection of Chinese teas, from Iron Buddha, an oolong known for its floral tinge, to Pu’erh, a roasted dark tea believed to be good for digestion.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
Whiting gently roasted Johnson with a story about their initial meeting.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The roots are earthy and most often roasted for coffee or tea.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Roots come across earthy and are often roasted as a caffeine-free coffee substitute.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Often roasted for coffee or used as a caffeine-free tea substitute.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Dishes are refined and satisfying—a Friday lunch in February included an avocado quinoa salad with paper-thin radishes and chimichurri, roasted scallops with barley risotto and a chilly glass of the house brut champagne.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Chickpeas should be roasted until lightly browned but not cooked all the way through.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Here, chicken thighs are roasted alongside potatoes and olives.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Desserts, meanwhile, will be dreamed up by Matt Tinder, the former pastry chef at Coi; dishes there include offerings like raw chocolate, roasted kelp, and date.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Late spring protein courses include poached halibut with mussels and smoked Yukon potato, a scallop marinated in sweet mirin and wrapped in savoy cabbage, smoked quail, and roasted lamb saddle and tenderloin with lamb bacon.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Alongside tapas staples such as jamón, anchovies, and croquetas, the menu is divided between land and sea—steak tartar, roasted lamb, and green curry hake all make an appearance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
On a recent afternoon, customers in a Connecticut store browsed the rows of wooden casks, which stretch from the entrance to the rear of the spacious building, and amid the aroma of freshly roasted and ground coffee filling the air.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri adds red onion, roasted red peppers, carrots, celery, peppadew peppers, and pepperoncini for both texture and flavor.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Honey and butter are used to make a crisp candy coating covering crunchy, roasted cashews.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Pastas with seafood, chicken and veal entrees including scallopini, ravioli carciofi (cheese-stuffed with creamy pesto, roasted artichoke heart and sautéed mushrooms), shrimp and salmon.
—Ella Gonzales
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
That’s because at teahouses, food is served with a selection of Chinese teas, from Iron Buddha, an oolong known for its floral tinge, to Pu’erh, a roasted dark tea believed to be good for digestion.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Verb
The spices are roasted in a pan until fragrant and golden and then ground into a fine powder.
—Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026
Whiting gently roasted Johnson with a story about their initial meeting.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The roots are earthy and most often roasted for coffee or tea.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Roots come across earthy and are often roasted as a caffeine-free coffee substitute.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Often roasted for coffee or used as a caffeine-free tea substitute.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Dishes are refined and satisfying—a Friday lunch in February included an avocado quinoa salad with paper-thin radishes and chimichurri, roasted scallops with barley risotto and a chilly glass of the house brut champagne.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Chickpeas should be roasted until lightly browned but not cooked all the way through.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Here, chicken thighs are roasted alongside potatoes and olives.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasted
Verb
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On Sunday, the 3M Open’s social media accounts teased a big announcement coming Monday morning.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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As a new filmmaker offering a new take on Leatherface more than 50 years after the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Curry Barker recently teased his plans for the reboot.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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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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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The Azores islands have twin volcanic engines: one is a rising fountain of superheated rock known as a mantle plume, and the other is the islands’ location atop three diverging tectonic plates, which allows hot rock to rise, decompress and melt.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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North America's largest coke plant hugs the west bank of Pennsylvania's Monongahela River, belching out emissions from turning superheated coal into a carbon-rich fuel.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the Oscars, Conan O’Brien joked about the longstanding rumor that Netflix encourages their writers to write for a passive audience.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Whiting joked that the trip may have been the inspiration for Johnson running for Chicago’s mayor, so that one day the city would be his.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 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
Adjective
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Among its more iconic designs is the Traveller jacket, made from a lightweight shell fabric amenable to overheated airports or rainy city days.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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Grants of $15,000 to $40,000 will support efforts to cool overheated areas, improve air quality and increase access to nature across San Diego County.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Anyone remember their steamy ménage à trois with Vanessa (Jessica Szohr)?—
Laura Lane,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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The steamy hockey series, which will unfold similarly to Bridgerton with a main couple centered in each season, has been renewed for a Season 2.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Roasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasted. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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