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Recent Examples of roasted
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
But the roasted chicken takes a comforting, savory approach, with a marinade that gives the bird a complex umami richness.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Some can taste like mild roasted red peppers, while others will sear the taste buds right off your tongue.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Jan. 2026
Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Diners will have a choice of four appetizers, including bluefin crudo or and-cut agnolotti with black truffles, five entrées including filet mignon, diver scallops or roasted squash and risotto, and dessert.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
On the side, add some roasted vegetables, a salad, or some crusty bread to soak up all that delicious gravy.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Houjicha turns contemplative and savory, layering roasted chestnut, pine, and maritime depth.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
How to Eat Mackerel For an impressive and elegant dish, serve a whole roasted mackerel with quinoa or couscous.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
To make mornings simpler, cook the squash ahead — roasted, sautéed or even microwaved — and keep it on hand for a week of toast, wraps, salads and simple sides.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The double-cut pork chop ($52) is slow-roasted ahead, and flashed on the grill to warm it and add a smoky note.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Toews roasted Jones on the ensuing faceoff and Scheifele set up Morrissey for a stunning end to the period.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Tender cabbage wedges are roasted in bacon grease then topped with a hot honey-mustard mixture and bacon crumbles.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
In nearly double that time with him off the ice, they’ve been roasted by a 24-7 margin.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
In a funny clip posted on X by Entertainment Tonight, Damon was seen being roasted by his daughter Gia for his posing skills on the red carpet.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
We roasted tomatoes, garlic and chiles for red salsa, mixed corn flour with pork fat for the tamale batter, and roasted ancho chiles before frying them in oil and boiling them in chicken stock for the 27-ingredient mole sauce.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Rounds of roasted purple sweet potatoes arrive mounded with a mixture of salsa macha and butter, and liberally flecked with chives.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
But the roasted chicken takes a comforting, savory approach, with a marinade that gives the bird a complex umami richness.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Some can taste like mild roasted red peppers, while others will sear the taste buds right off your tongue.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Jan. 2026
Familiar dishes with small boosts tend to shine the most — creamy pastas, roasted proteins, cozy vegetarian mains, chocolate-forward desserts.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Diners will have a choice of four appetizers, including bluefin crudo or and-cut agnolotti with black truffles, five entrées including filet mignon, diver scallops or roasted squash and risotto, and dessert.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
On the side, add some roasted vegetables, a salad, or some crusty bread to soak up all that delicious gravy.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Houjicha turns contemplative and savory, layering roasted chestnut, pine, and maritime depth.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
How to Eat Mackerel For an impressive and elegant dish, serve a whole roasted mackerel with quinoa or couscous.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Their coffee is roasted by Zero Profit Coffee in Washington, their beer is from Kent Fall Brewing in Kent, their lettuce is grown in Warren, their bourbon is from a distillery Litchfield.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
To make mornings simpler, cook the squash ahead — roasted, sautéed or even microwaved — and keep it on hand for a week of toast, wraps, salads and simple sides.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The double-cut pork chop ($52) is slow-roasted ahead, and flashed on the grill to warm it and add a smoky note.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Toews roasted Jones on the ensuing faceoff and Scheifele set up Morrissey for a stunning end to the period.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Tender cabbage wedges are roasted in bacon grease then topped with a hot honey-mustard mixture and bacon crumbles.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
In nearly double that time with him off the ice, they’ve been roasted by a 24-7 margin.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
In a funny clip posted on X by Entertainment Tonight, Damon was seen being roasted by his daughter Gia for his posing skills on the red carpet.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
We roasted tomatoes, garlic and chiles for red salsa, mixed corn flour with pork fat for the tamale batter, and roasted ancho chiles before frying them in oil and boiling them in chicken stock for the 27-ingredient mole sauce.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasted
Verb
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Cosmetics Embark has teased two new cosmetic sets, including the Sandwalker Set pictured above.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The new song functions as both artists’ first release of the year and comes after Fred teased a full minute of it last month.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 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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Flashover typically causes severe burns, particularly on the face, beck and upper limbs, often combined with critical inhalation injures from radiant heat and superheated gases.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
2 Jan. 2026
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During that flyby, Parker observed a solar flare erupting from the sun, just as scientists had hoped, capturing a bright blob of superheated material bursting into space.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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At a panel earlier that day, Turturro even joked about how good Redford smelled.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The moment was especially bittersweet for Bautista, who also starred with Momoa in 2021’s Dune and season 2 of the Apple TV+ series See, joked about watching his costar enjoy the food while being unable to indulge himself.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
29 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
Adjective
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Microsoft’s new Maia 200 inference accelerator chip enters this overheated market aiming to cut the price to serve AI responses.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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So do dead batteries and overheated radiators.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bringing your phone or speaker into a steamy bathroom daily can result in damage from moisture and humidity.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Romance author Meghan Quinn has a new steamy summer romance on the way!—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Roasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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