as in teased
to make fun of in a good-natured way
playfully roasting their mother for her choice of hat
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Recent Examples of roasted
Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
The social heart is Marcus Restaurant + Terrace by chef Marcus Samuelsson, where solarium-style windows and a leafy terrace create an airy urban backdrop for dishes like fresh pasta with lobster and chili or roasted eggplant with togarashi, sweet-and-sour sauce, and Québec maple syrup.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Brew a pot of dark-roasted coffee to make your kitchen smell pleasant.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The hazelnuts will then be ready to crack and eat, or can be prepared roasted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Smaller plates of vegetables would have surrounded the platters of roasted meats.
—Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
This year’s release is actually 18 years and four months old, and has notes of leather, cherry, oak, roasted espresso beans, and vanilla on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
The new Bero Coffee Draught blends the roasted depth of a stout-style beer with the smooth, velvety character of Happy Coffee.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Its most famous dish is its roasted pork bun ($3), which is enjoyed best while steaming hot.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Terri, a 71-year-old cosmetic dentist, roasted Mel through her puppet, a sassy lady named Carly.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Colleague Chad Jennings roasted me in March for picking the M’s.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Carolina has been roasted by opposing tight ends, a welcome sight for Hunter Henry, who caught eight passes for 90 yards and two touchdowns last weekend against Pittsburgh.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The space itself is unassuming, but the beans are harvested directly by the owners, and then roasted to bring out specific flavors.
—Marisol Mosquera, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Miami Iced coffees — iced espressos with cold foam, the beans roasted in Miami Gardens — lead the menu in flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milk, Chocolate Chip Cookie Oat Milk, Banana Milk and Pink Vanilla Cold Foam.
—Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
In addition to using Brussels sprouts in salads, they can be roasted, steamed or sauteed.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
All Dutch Bros Coffee locations serve Private Reserve Coffee, White Coffee and Decaf Coffee as espresso options, all roasted in Grants Pass, Ore.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Think kale, roasted squash, and cabbage—hearty, cold-weather vegetables that shine when tossed with sharp vinaigrettes, creamy dressings, or a little salty cheese.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2025
The social heart is Marcus Restaurant + Terrace by chef Marcus Samuelsson, where solarium-style windows and a leafy terrace create an airy urban backdrop for dishes like fresh pasta with lobster and chili or roasted eggplant with togarashi, sweet-and-sour sauce, and Québec maple syrup.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Brew a pot of dark-roasted coffee to make your kitchen smell pleasant.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The hazelnuts will then be ready to crack and eat, or can be prepared roasted.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Smaller plates of vegetables would have surrounded the platters of roasted meats.
—Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
This year’s release is actually 18 years and four months old, and has notes of leather, cherry, oak, roasted espresso beans, and vanilla on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
The new Bero Coffee Draught blends the roasted depth of a stout-style beer with the smooth, velvety character of Happy Coffee.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Its most famous dish is its roasted pork bun ($3), which is enjoyed best while steaming hot.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Turnips can be roasted with other root vegetables to bring out their sweetness or blended into mashed potatoes to add a peppery bite.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Terri, a 71-year-old cosmetic dentist, roasted Mel through her puppet, a sassy lady named Carly.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Colleague Chad Jennings roasted me in March for picking the M’s.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Carolina has been roasted by opposing tight ends, a welcome sight for Hunter Henry, who caught eight passes for 90 yards and two touchdowns last weekend against Pittsburgh.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The space itself is unassuming, but the beans are harvested directly by the owners, and then roasted to bring out specific flavors.
—Marisol Mosquera, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Miami Iced coffees — iced espressos with cold foam, the beans roasted in Miami Gardens — lead the menu in flavors like Cinnamon Toast Crunch Milk, Chocolate Chip Cookie Oat Milk, Banana Milk and Pink Vanilla Cold Foam.
—Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
In addition to using Brussels sprouts in salads, they can be roasted, steamed or sauteed.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
All Dutch Bros Coffee locations serve Private Reserve Coffee, White Coffee and Decaf Coffee as espresso options, all roasted in Grants Pass, Ore.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasted
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The restaurant teased its plans to expand to uptown late last year, CharlotteFive reported.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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In return, Cate and Jordan teased the possibility that the body Cipher’s been keeping might actually be Thomas Godolkin (Ethan Slater).—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
Verb
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Uribe could undertake a multi-inning assignment on Saturday; catcher William Contreras joked that Uribe would be willing to start if asked.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Marian, a senior executive at a private research university, joked that just locking eyes with her boss was enough to get a new assignment.—
Shanna Hocking,
Harvard Business Review,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Two forces of nature merged in a Hawaii volcano when a superheated whirlwind began dancing around a gushing lava fountain, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.—
Mark Price,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The black hole's pulses are the result of fluctuations in the superheated plasma swirling around it (also known as the accretion disk) and the inner region called the corona, which can reach extreme temperatures and radiate incredibly luminous X-rays.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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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One of the most common was broken or outdated HVAC systems, often an expensive upgrade; freezing or overheated classrooms can be especially hard on students who can’t regulate their body temperatures, such as children with Down syndrome.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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After a decade of construction and billions of dollars, the Large Hadron Collider opened in 2008 to put theoretical predictions to the practical test, but an overheated wire led it to shut down for repairs after just 10 days.—
Merrill Fabry,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Take the quiz here … ‘YACHT’ IN THE ACT – Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau caught in steamy embrace with pop star.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Season 2 of The Hunting Wives looks pretty steamy… at least according to Saturday Night Live‘s parody.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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“Roasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasted. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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