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
Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
My grandmother believes in Hell, and my grandmother also firmly believes that everyone that has ever wronged her belongs there, roasting slowly.
—Adriana E. Ramírez, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Always have a backup plan for when roasting hot dogs and s’mores over an open flame doesn’t work out.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The portable pit is perfect for warming up on the patio or roasting marshmallows on a camping trip.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
This salad highlights the technique of oven roasting at high temperature.
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
What sets his coffee apart from others in the area is Shaska's devotion to roasting and sourcing everything.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Completely relaxed, the dog naps upside down in a pose many viewers likened to a roasting chicken.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
But ultimately, the best use of corn is hands down roasting it in a skillet.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Using extra virgin olive oil for roasting, sautéing, and frying is safe.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
My grandmother believes in Hell, and my grandmother also firmly believes that everyone that has ever wronged her belongs there, roasting slowly.
—Adriana E. Ramírez, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Always have a backup plan for when roasting hot dogs and s’mores over an open flame doesn’t work out.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The portable pit is perfect for warming up on the patio or roasting marshmallows on a camping trip.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
This salad highlights the technique of oven roasting at high temperature.
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
What sets his coffee apart from others in the area is Shaska's devotion to roasting and sourcing everything.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Completely relaxed, the dog naps upside down in a pose many viewers likened to a roasting chicken.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
But ultimately, the best use of corn is hands down roasting it in a skillet.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 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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Morgan Rogers fired wide from the ensuing chance, yet the sweeping move — teasing passes before going through the gears as play progressed upfield — was what Villa often desire, but can sometime lack.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The footage, revealed on April 22, adopts a dark and scary tone, teasing a body horror film that will be a total departure from anything fans have seen from the DC Universe so far.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gomes suggests grilling, baking, or pan-searing salmon (as well as other fish, such as cod or halibut) with olive oil, fresh herbs, and a generous squeeze of lemon to highlight its natural flavor.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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On a searing hot day in Mattiyarenthal, a village in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, women farmers toil over chile pepper plants as their sharp, pungent scent fills the air.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 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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Liam keeps joking about it on Twitter.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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This is a serious fridge for people who aren’t joking about their wine collections.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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El Niño features unusually hot ocean waters near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, along with significant changes to global weather patterns and the planet’s climate.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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That same trial found five minutes of daily steam inhalation produced real reductions in symptom burden — a hot shower works just as well for most people.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Roasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasting. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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