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adjective

as in roasting

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verb

past tense of roast

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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Adjective

Inspired by falafel but deconstructed, these hearty pitas are filled with roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpeas, then topped with a spicy jalapeño yogurt sauce. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026 These include veggie soups, purees, sauces, stir-fries, or roasted veggie mixes. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 Inspired by the bright, herb-forward flavors of traditional Middle Eastern tabbouleh, this hearty variation replaces bulgur with fluffy couscous and adds roasted eggplant and crumbled feta for extra substance and depth. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 Pair mango with cheese, nuts, edamame, or roasted chickpeas for a balanced snack. — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026 Brega follows the starter with roasted lamb rack and braised shoulder. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The sides, like the sandwiches, are relentless in their richness—a bit of roasted-pineapple relish on the lechón dip lands about as forcefully as a Nerf dart against a howitzer. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 July 2026 Think beau sels oysters, salted fish croquettes, roasted swordfish and pizzas topped with lobster, tomatoes and stracciatella. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Lobster enchiladas come with salsa roja, queso fresco, and lime crema; pan-roasted salmon is accompanied by gluten-free peanut noodles and cucumber salad spiked with nuoc cham (a Vietnamese dipping sauce). — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Verb

The agave pinas were roasted in brick ovens and then fermented using the distillery’s proprietary yeast before a double distillation. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 And now, after already being roasted for that blunder, USC has returned to the same piece of literature and aligned itself with another story detailing its own demise. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 The seasoning stayed subtle in all the dishes, but the harissa roasted carrots balanced sweetness, spice, and caramelized edges in a way that made vegetables feel indulgent. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Black and oolong teas are not roasted, but oxidized to bring out different aromas. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 For the best benefits, eat walnuts raw or lightly roasted with minimal salt and sugar to preserve their nutrients. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 The last was paired with lamb that had been roasted in a cast-iron pot with smoldering herbs and hay. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Longtime political comedian Bill Maher was the guest of honor as this year’s winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and, as such, got praised and roasted by his famous friends. — Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 29 June 2026 The takeout service, Asia Live On-the-Go, with specialties such as Sheng Jian Bao, the pork dumplings, and Peking Duck, roasted and served with a seasonal fruit glaze — will begin that day also. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasted

Adjective

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
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

Definition of boiling

Verb

Later, on his social media, Ty teased another collaboration with the pop star in the future.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026
Sales, who plays at Lawrence North High in Indianapolis, took official visits to all five of his finalists, and as recently as Tuesday, teased a picture of himself on a visit to Texas on his personal Instagram page.

— Grace Raynor, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of teased

Adjective

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
Marzocchi says the data suggest that, for now, the tremors are more the result of gases pushing superheated water up through the earth, rather than magma rising.

— Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 25 Nov. 2025

Definition of superheated

Verb

Naturally, Kelly gets kidded about that as well.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
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

Definition of kidded

Adjective

Most broiling pans are dishwasher-safe, and a matching drip tray helps keep the oven residue-free.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025
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

Definition of broiling

Adjective

Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Lee's government has tried to steer household wealth away from an overheated housing sector and into financial markets, a strategy which has only partially worked.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 July 2026
That includes not waiting to feel overheated to start cooling down by bringing a portable fan with you everywhere.

— Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Definition of overheated

Adjective

Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly star in Netflix’s Ransom Canyon, a heartwarming yet undeniably steamy drama set against the vast, rugged beauty of Texas Hill Country.

— Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
The chalet was designed by Jean Gagnier and evokes the cozy feelings of alpine living—from the outdoor fire pit to the steamy on-site hot tub.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

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