as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
turn on the air conditioner—the house is roasting today!
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as in teasing
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 roasting
Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Here there is empathy, there is bruh-connection, there is roasting, there is community.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
To enhance the flavor and texture of Brussels sprouts, try steaming, grilling, stir-frying, and roasting this nutritious vegetable.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Set a roasting rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
This layout is handy for larger kitchens and makes baking or roasting more comfortable.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Crushing or roasting breaks down plant cell walls, releasing oil.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
The roasting process enhances vegetable’s natural sweet and nutty nuances and only takes about 45 minutes.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Scrivani likes to envision a future around the year 2130 where hikers on beloved routes like the AT, Benton MacKaye, and the Long Trail pass through groves of monstrous American chestnut trees and the smell of roasting nuts mixes with campfire smoke in the autumn air.
—Eric J. Wallace, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Nikki Glaser is the guest host of Saturday Night Live this week and did not waste any time roasting her co-stars.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Here there is empathy, there is bruh-connection, there is roasting, there is community.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
To enhance the flavor and texture of Brussels sprouts, try steaming, grilling, stir-frying, and roasting this nutritious vegetable.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Set a roasting rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
This layout is handy for larger kitchens and makes baking or roasting more comfortable.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
Crushing or roasting breaks down plant cell walls, releasing oil.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
The roasting process enhances vegetable’s natural sweet and nutty nuances and only takes about 45 minutes.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Scrivani likes to envision a future around the year 2130 where hikers on beloved routes like the AT, Benton MacKaye, and the Long Trail pass through groves of monstrous American chestnut trees and the smell of roasting nuts mixes with campfire smoke in the autumn air.
—Eric J. Wallace, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasting
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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The former Nickelodeon sitcom stars posted a new video on Instagram Wednesday, teasing what appeared to be a casual interaction as Peck sipped on a large drink in a plastic container.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Japan Mobility Show is in full swing in Tokyo, and some of the largest automotive brands in the world are debuting and teasing vehicle concepts that could shape their future portfolios.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Its lighter, more delicate texture is best suited to baking, poaching, or searing.—
Rachael Zimlich,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Racking up enthusiastic reviews, Dave’s Hot Chicken has made a searing entry into the Boise market.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just kidding - but honestly not sold on him being the best player on a championship caliber team.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Aggies coach wasn’t kidding.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
25 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
Verb
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Or, joking around with cruise staff, fans as well as his fellow industry mates.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Others welcomed the move, while some suggested that Abbott was joking.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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From here, baking in the heat, general admission fans can watch elite guests queue for private hot laps, while VIP ticket holders dine at exclusive cantinas and hospitality areas.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The increasingly inaccessible real estate market is a hot topic among would-be homeowners these days, leaving shoppers looking for alternative options in the form of rentals, nomadic living, and yes, tiny homes.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Roasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasting. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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