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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Starbucks ended its fiscal 2025 with 14,000 employees working outside its cafes — ranging from corporate support to roasting and logistics roles.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
The show, which films at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas, combines stand-up, improv and the classic comedy roast, with Hinchcliffe and a rotating slate of guest judge comedians roasting wannabe stand-ups seeking a minute to launch their act.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The annual dinner usually includes a monologue by a comedian tasked with roasting the President and attendees.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s al fresco dining for eight and a fire-pit meant for roasting s’mores.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
This mode is designed for roasting vegetables, cooking cheese fondue, and a variety of meats – quick and efficient for preparing shareable dishes for dinner parties.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Countless comedians have had the honor of roasting the president and members of the media at the WHCA Dinner, and often the president will take a turn throwing some jabs back.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Ideal for roasting, these potatoes that come in red, yellow, and even purple are easy to prepare.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Starbucks ended its fiscal 2025 with 14,000 employees working outside its cafes — ranging from corporate support to roasting and logistics roles.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
The show, which films at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas, combines stand-up, improv and the classic comedy roast, with Hinchcliffe and a rotating slate of guest judge comedians roasting wannabe stand-ups seeking a minute to launch their act.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
The annual dinner usually includes a monologue by a comedian tasked with roasting the President and attendees.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s al fresco dining for eight and a fire-pit meant for roasting s’mores.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
This mode is designed for roasting vegetables, cooking cheese fondue, and a variety of meats – quick and efficient for preparing shareable dishes for dinner parties.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Countless comedians have had the honor of roasting the president and members of the media at the WHCA Dinner, and often the president will take a turn throwing some jabs back.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Ideal for roasting, these potatoes that come in red, yellow, and even purple are easy to prepare.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasting
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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The conversation includes some light teasing about each other’s attachment styles — the intimate banter of close friends.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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On April 30, Beyoncé updated her website to feature a photo of Destiny’s Child alongside rock legend Stevie Nicks, teasing a potential collaboration.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Steppenwolf and Circle Rep, with their combination of theatrical fearlessness, searing intensity and rabid teamwork, helped shape Mantello’s aesthetic.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Mikey lambastes him anyway, turning a speech in praise of Richie into a searing evisceration.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Just kidding, but that would’ve been awesome.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The interviewer said that Phillips, 65, was not kidding.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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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DaPron and Neeley have frequently posted TikTok videos together of them joking about butting heads as sisters, playing tennis and participating in trends.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Liam keeps joking about it on Twitter.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Datskovska regularly reports on the season’s hottest accessories and how to acquire them online.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The signature treatment is the dotsho, or hot stone bath, a ritual locals have practiced for generations to ease joint pain, arthritis, and the toll of long winters spent farming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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“Roasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasting. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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