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Recent Examples of roasted
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Even a spontaneous side order of roasted carrots with pomegranate yogurt is haunting me, in a wonderful way.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The frittata caprese resembled a flat, open-faced omelet with chunks of buffalo mozzarella, roasted tomato, and basil leaves strewn throughout.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
In the hands of a sandwich master, these things can come from elsewhere—in the Vegitalian, thin slabs of fresh mozzarella and, of all things, a thick layer of roasted sweet-potato slices.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Then the potatoes are tossed in butter and lemon juice, roasted to a crisp finish and drizzled with roasted garlic vinaigrette before serving.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
The color is rich and dark, as is the flavor with notes of ripe and dried fruit, dark chocolate, roasted espresso beans, raisin, fig, cherry cola, peaches, menthol, and blood orange.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Captain Paker’s Pub also serves prime rib and a garlic-herb roasted half chicken, as well as a long list of burgers and sandwiches.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Really, the Black Label burger is more of a filet mignon chopped into big cubes and then swaddled in raclette, roasted mushroom relish and burger sauce.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
As is practically a rite of passage for fathers, Andrew McCarthy got roasted by his son.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Then the potatoes are tossed in butter and lemon juice, roasted to a crisp finish and drizzled with roasted garlic vinaigrette before serving.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Kevin Hart is gonna get roasted.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
The mushroom is marinated for more than 24 hours before being roasted and then grilled over the wood fire and glazed with a ginger toast and black garlic sauce.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Steamed florets are smashed flat, brushed with oil, and showered with a ranch seasoning packet, then roasted until the edges turn deeply golden and crackly.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Haruki Murakami found fatally roasted in a ditch.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2026
For the best coffee, Edwards recommends grinding your own fresh roasted coffee beans at home that were roasted at least five days ago and using the coffee grounds within a few weeks.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Confit lamb shank with carrot puree, roasted baby carrots, truffle avgolemono and caper herb salad.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Even a spontaneous side order of roasted carrots with pomegranate yogurt is haunting me, in a wonderful way.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The frittata caprese resembled a flat, open-faced omelet with chunks of buffalo mozzarella, roasted tomato, and basil leaves strewn throughout.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
In the hands of a sandwich master, these things can come from elsewhere—in the Vegitalian, thin slabs of fresh mozzarella and, of all things, a thick layer of roasted sweet-potato slices.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Then the potatoes are tossed in butter and lemon juice, roasted to a crisp finish and drizzled with roasted garlic vinaigrette before serving.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
The color is rich and dark, as is the flavor with notes of ripe and dried fruit, dark chocolate, roasted espresso beans, raisin, fig, cherry cola, peaches, menthol, and blood orange.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Captain Paker’s Pub also serves prime rib and a garlic-herb roasted half chicken, as well as a long list of burgers and sandwiches.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Really, the Black Label burger is more of a filet mignon chopped into big cubes and then swaddled in raclette, roasted mushroom relish and burger sauce.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Experts are warning that the unprecedented heat wave that has roasted the West during the past two weeks has also set the stage for a potentially perilous wildfire season.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
As is practically a rite of passage for fathers, Andrew McCarthy got roasted by his son.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Then the potatoes are tossed in butter and lemon juice, roasted to a crisp finish and drizzled with roasted garlic vinaigrette before serving.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Kevin Hart is gonna get roasted.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
The mushroom is marinated for more than 24 hours before being roasted and then grilled over the wood fire and glazed with a ginger toast and black garlic sauce.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Steamed florets are smashed flat, brushed with oil, and showered with a ranch seasoning packet, then roasted until the edges turn deeply golden and crackly.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Haruki Murakami found fatally roasted in a ditch.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2026
For the best coffee, Edwards recommends grinding your own fresh roasted coffee beans at home that were roasted at least five days ago and using the coffee grounds within a few weeks.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasted
Verb
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His next fight hasn’t been officially announced, but Royval teased an upcoming bout on his Instagram last week.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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The cover art for a Confessions of a Showgirl podcast Wade teased last summer also made use of a mint-green color scheme reminiscent of Swift’s album art.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 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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With the Heat’s social media team posting a video of the dunks, Jakucionis joked that the video is fake.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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William joked about the difficulty of navigating the vast spaces of Lambeth Palace, while Kate spoke about the gardens, emphasizing their role as spaces of reflection and tranquility for clergy and visitors.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 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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In the early 1990s, home values plummeted following an overheated market in the mid-to-late 1980s.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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Semiconductor cycle still supportive For now, the market's choppiness may simply reflect the unwinding of an overheated rally, said KB Securities' Kim.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But a steamy romance novel is a different arena entirely.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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After a steamy weekend in DFW, a cold front is pushing through Monday, dropping temperatures closer to average.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Roasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasted. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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