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Recent Examples of roasted
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
A little roasted potato into the dough.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
Italian seasoning, Gruyère cheese, and roasted red peppers make this chicken anything but bland.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
While the menu will certainly make any meat-lover rejoice (there is Australian wagyu and a black diamond prime Tomahawk steak), those in the mood for something lighter also have plenty of options, such as a Dover sole in seaweed hollandaise and a whole roasted branzino.
—Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Chicken and rice bake together in Alfredo sauce, creating a dish that feels 100% homemade while giving the cook a break with a few shortcuts (hello, bottled Alfredo sauce and roasted red peppers).
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
To be sure, some foods are still seeing significant price hikes, including ground beef and roasted coffee, with the cost of both items up 17% in January from a year ago.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
He's also known for his Thursday smashburgers, his chicken parm, meatballs, and roasted veggies.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Bone Broth Bone broth is made by simmering roasted bones, such as beef, chicken, turkey, or pork, with or without their meat, in water for many hours.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Chicken thighs and potatoes get roasted together with smoky, spicy harissa for an easy dinner that’s crispy, warm and soulful.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
While coffee plants originated in Ethiopia, scholars believe the beans inside the cherries weren't roasted and brewed until much later.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … MEDIA BURNING BRIDGES — 'CBS Evening News' producer’s ‘unhinged farewell note’ roasted on social media.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Artichokes are best known as a key ingredient in creamy spinach dip, but they can also be roasted, grilled, or braised as a side, added to casseroles, or used as a pizza topping.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
But the real highlight was a confetti of black olive, roasted until dry and fudgy in texture.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Adjective
Staples like cooking oil, salt, pepper, and locally roasted coffee are provided complimentary, and guests have access to barbecue grills for outdoor cooking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
A little roasted potato into the dough.
—Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
Italian seasoning, Gruyère cheese, and roasted red peppers make this chicken anything but bland.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
While the menu will certainly make any meat-lover rejoice (there is Australian wagyu and a black diamond prime Tomahawk steak), those in the mood for something lighter also have plenty of options, such as a Dover sole in seaweed hollandaise and a whole roasted branzino.
—Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Chicken and rice bake together in Alfredo sauce, creating a dish that feels 100% homemade while giving the cook a break with a few shortcuts (hello, bottled Alfredo sauce and roasted red peppers).
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
To be sure, some foods are still seeing significant price hikes, including ground beef and roasted coffee, with the cost of both items up 17% in January from a year ago.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
He's also known for his Thursday smashburgers, his chicken parm, meatballs, and roasted veggies.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Bone Broth Bone broth is made by simmering roasted bones, such as beef, chicken, turkey, or pork, with or without their meat, in water for many hours.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Dark roast coffee is roasted longer, resulting in a deep bean color with a shiny, somewhat oily surface.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Chicken thighs and potatoes get roasted together with smoky, spicy harissa for an easy dinner that’s crispy, warm and soulful.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
While coffee plants originated in Ethiopia, scholars believe the beans inside the cherries weren't roasted and brewed until much later.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … MEDIA BURNING BRIDGES — 'CBS Evening News' producer’s ‘unhinged farewell note’ roasted on social media.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Artichokes are best known as a key ingredient in creamy spinach dip, but they can also be roasted, grilled, or braised as a side, added to casseroles, or used as a pizza topping.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
But the real highlight was a confetti of black olive, roasted until dry and fudgy in texture.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasted
Verb
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My sisters teased me about my muffled giggles under the covers in the middle of the night.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The farm is also accepting reservations for private events and has teased a coming lakefront vacation rental.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 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
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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 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
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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
Verb
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There were a few speakers, including former longtime Star-Telegram columnist Bob Ray Sanders, who joked about being mistaken for Jackson on a few occasions.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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During his very first talk show appearance onThe Ellen Show that same year, Dane joked about the famous scene and the use of double-stick tape to an audience of screaming women, clearly enjoying the crowd's appreciative mewls and hollers.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 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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An artist couldn’t have dreamed up a better monument to the hubris of overheated development in a city where so many remain unhoused.—
Sharon Mizota,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Their work was physically demanding, leaving them overheated, dusty, and exhausted.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Netflix just dropped the trailer for the second part of Bridgerton’s fourth season, and things are getting steamy in the Bridgerton household with both Sophie and Benedict in the same place.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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The two admit to having always loved each other (that's not a spoiler; the book is nearly 200 years old) and begin a steamy, lustful affair.—
Amanda Luberto,
AZCentral.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Roasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasted. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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