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playfully roasting their mother for her choice of hat
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Recent Examples of roasted
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
At the launch, Naturalz plans to debut a few more flavors like tutti frutti, roasted almonds and more.
—Jenna Thompson
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Same for roasted vegetables, particularly potatoes.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Food and drink A destination among Parisians, the old-world brasserie on the ground-floor has plush banquettes and soaring ceilings and serves up comforting Parisian classics, from chicken liver pâté to roasted pork belly with crisp frites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Pera Mezze’s classic hummus has a pure, chickpea-forward taste, while the muhammara dip is an explosion of warm roasted peppers with sweet walnuts.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Freya & Thor Gallery & Cafe in Chéticamp is another spot to view the works of Cape Breton artists and grab a locally roasted coffee while doing so.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Celery, scallions, bacon, and tender herbs add ample flavor and texture to the roasted spuds.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Dishes include French white asparagus, burrata with strawberry and rhubarb, Carolina Gold rice risotto with crab, roasted lamb loin and carrot cake.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The late-night host roasted the president for his threats to erase Iran on Tuesday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
—Debbie Day, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Sourced from Springer Mountain Farms, they are brined overnight, slowly roasted in duck fat with Zepeddie’s seasoning blend, then flash fried and tossed in a selection of housemade sauces and rubs.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Look for whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and words like steamed, baked, poached, roasted, broiled or grilled.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
What is not contested is that A-lister Lively was roasted online.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The lunchtime sandwich that reigns supreme is undoubtedly the mushroom dip, with a tangle of Long Beach oyster mushrooms confited in oil, then roasted until their edges become crisp and curl in the pizza oven.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Russell Peters and Luenell went up and roasted me at the reception.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
TikTok user themiddlelanes drew 253,000 views of a video in which the duo roasted the Cybercab for a number of reasons.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The spicy crema base balanced the smoky chicken, roasted corn, and punchy jalapeños perfectly, while the lime added a sharp, welcome spark.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
At the launch, Naturalz plans to debut a few more flavors like tutti frutti, roasted almonds and more.
—Jenna Thompson
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Same for roasted vegetables, particularly potatoes.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Food and drink A destination among Parisians, the old-world brasserie on the ground-floor has plush banquettes and soaring ceilings and serves up comforting Parisian classics, from chicken liver pâté to roasted pork belly with crisp frites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Pera Mezze’s classic hummus has a pure, chickpea-forward taste, while the muhammara dip is an explosion of warm roasted peppers with sweet walnuts.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Freya & Thor Gallery & Cafe in Chéticamp is another spot to view the works of Cape Breton artists and grab a locally roasted coffee while doing so.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Celery, scallions, bacon, and tender herbs add ample flavor and texture to the roasted spuds.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Dishes include French white asparagus, burrata with strawberry and rhubarb, Carolina Gold rice risotto with crab, roasted lamb loin and carrot cake.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
One enchilada platter has roasted sweet potato and a cashew crema filling ($18).
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The late-night host roasted the president for his threats to erase Iran on Tuesday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
—Debbie Day, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Sourced from Springer Mountain Farms, they are brined overnight, slowly roasted in duck fat with Zepeddie’s seasoning blend, then flash fried and tossed in a selection of housemade sauces and rubs.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Look for whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and words like steamed, baked, poached, roasted, broiled or grilled.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
What is not contested is that A-lister Lively was roasted online.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The lunchtime sandwich that reigns supreme is undoubtedly the mushroom dip, with a tangle of Long Beach oyster mushrooms confited in oil, then roasted until their edges become crisp and curl in the pizza oven.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Russell Peters and Luenell went up and roasted me at the reception.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
TikTok user themiddlelanes drew 253,000 views of a video in which the duo roasted the Cybercab for a number of reasons.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasted
Verb
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The actors teased their big comeback via social media.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2026
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At the 2024 Grammys, Beyoncé teased her eighth studio album with a tip of her cowboy hat as the two struck a pose at their table.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 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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With the three telescopes, the team pinpointed four globular clusters in one of the biggest and brightest objects in the universe known as the Perseus Cluster, a dense grouping of thousands of galaxies trapped in a cloud of superheated gas.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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The sudden discharges of superheated plasma occur even in seemingly sunny conditions, rip apart air molecules, and can easily span hundreds of miles.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wild coach John Hynes joked that finding a place for Gustavsson Nyberg in the lineup would be less challenging than fitting all 14 letters, and a space, of his last name on a jersey.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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Duncan joked during an interview on Nostalgia Tonight With Joe Sibilia.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 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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Unlike the overheated adjectives that preceded it, this bit of legerdemain is a proper noun.—
Bruce Stockler,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The scandal language feels a bit overheated to me.—
Ana Colón,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The steamy trend is catching steam.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The skin should look dry and slightly blistered, the potato should give with a gentle squeeze, and after cutting in, the flesh should look fluffy and steamy.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Roasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasted. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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