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playfully roasting their mother for her choice of hat
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Recent Examples of roasted
Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Try the chicken pad thai, crying tiger, beef kra paw and a roasted whole chicken (E San Classic).
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Current State sells bags of roasted coffee by the pound, too.
—Jenna Thompson
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
The menu will offer a progression of canapés, pastas, seafood, roasted meats and desserts along with some of Fleurette’s classic dishes.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Sliced roast turkey, prosciutto, provolone, mozzarella, sautéed spinach, and roasted peppers perform alchemy on DiGiampietro’s unrivaled baked-on-site sesame roll.
—Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
For dinner, make red lentil dhal with roasted cauliflower, onion, tomato and garam masala, served with flatbread.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Dessert ranged from cocoa panna cotta to roasted pear with miso and macadamia ice-cream.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
Serve with potato chips or roasted corn.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Its rigorous, three-day prep includes being cured, poached, and roasted, guaranteeing one extremely juicy bird.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
In March, Salisbury residents roasted Rowan County commissioners for the secrecy behind the rezoning of 400 acres of former farmland for data center usage.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Here are six times Hannah and Paige ruthlessly roasted each other's fashion faux pas.
—Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
It’s named after French chemist Louis Camille Maillard, who identified the reaction that occurs when malt, meat and many other things are roasted.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The agave is slowly roasted, and the spirit is aged for about 18 months in ex-Kentucky bourbon barrels.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Each year, a different brother played Paddy, lying in the coffin, where he was roasted by a series of mock eulogies.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Rocks must be roasted in massive kilns at temperatures exceeding 1,000°C, then subjected to heavy acid treatment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Adjective
My standard order includes chicken, brown rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, fajita vegetables, and romaine lettuce.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026
Try the chicken pad thai, crying tiger, beef kra paw and a roasted whole chicken (E San Classic).
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Current State sells bags of roasted coffee by the pound, too.
—Jenna Thompson
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
The menu will offer a progression of canapés, pastas, seafood, roasted meats and desserts along with some of Fleurette’s classic dishes.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Sliced roast turkey, prosciutto, provolone, mozzarella, sautéed spinach, and roasted peppers perform alchemy on DiGiampietro’s unrivaled baked-on-site sesame roll.
—Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
For dinner, make red lentil dhal with roasted cauliflower, onion, tomato and garam masala, served with flatbread.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Dessert ranged from cocoa panna cotta to roasted pear with miso and macadamia ice-cream.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
Serve with potato chips or roasted corn.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Verb
The base of the spirit is made from decaffeinated Arabica beans from Brazil, Vietnam, and Uganda, which are roasted, ground, and finally infused over a 25-day period.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Its rigorous, three-day prep includes being cured, poached, and roasted, guaranteeing one extremely juicy bird.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
In March, Salisbury residents roasted Rowan County commissioners for the secrecy behind the rezoning of 400 acres of former farmland for data center usage.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Here are six times Hannah and Paige ruthlessly roasted each other's fashion faux pas.
—Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
It’s named after French chemist Louis Camille Maillard, who identified the reaction that occurs when malt, meat and many other things are roasted.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The agave is slowly roasted, and the spirit is aged for about 18 months in ex-Kentucky bourbon barrels.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Each year, a different brother played Paddy, lying in the coffin, where he was roasted by a series of mock eulogies.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Rocks must be roasted in massive kilns at temperatures exceeding 1,000°C, then subjected to heavy acid treatment.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasted
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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After the Jumbotron teased a mystery guest throughout the first half, Cardi B performed a short halftime show at Madison Square Garden.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Plus, Pink will be hosting for the first time — and she's teased that she's set to sail through the Radio City skies with some unbelievable acrobatics.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Kelvin waves are fueled by abrupt changes in wind force, such as the westerly bursts that push the superheated waters from the west Pacific to the east.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
21 May 2026
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The first skeleton was of a young man, who is thought to have died in a pyroclastic surge—a rush of superheated gas and hot ash that can literally boil blood.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
4 May 2026
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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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
Verb
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At the ceremony, Victoria spoke highly of her husband, to whom she has been married since 1999 and also joked about her own star on the iconic Los Angeles landmark.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Minaj later joked with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that she’d been fired from multiple Red Lobster locations.—
Rita Omokha,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Over time, that strain can create an overheated smell that many people describe as burning rubber or hot plastic.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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The risk comes from overheated nonstick cookware, not from simply using a nonstick pan to cook eggs, pancakes or vegetables at low to medium heat.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The pair, who had a steamy on-screen romance on the ABC drama, chatted about their recent TV roles and reflected on working together.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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After a long day, a hot, steamy shower can melt the stress away.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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“Roasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasted. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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