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
Andre Fowles, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Not just reserved for jack-o-lanterns and lattes, pumpkin, more specifically, the oil that comes from roasting, grinding, and squeezing the seeds, is trending as an ingredient that can be beneficial for your scalp and hair.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
By nightfall, the pig was still roasting as ladies at nearby folding tables sold drinks and strawberry cake.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Guests can also enjoy massages, picnics around Lake Arabella, and pick-up a s’mores roasting kit to use at the firepit.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
O'Brien wasted no time roasting Chalamet during his monologue, jabbing the superstar within minutes.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Crumble brown sugar and Marmite together to top sweet potatoes before roasting.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
People were roasting it with the kind of energy usually reserved for Satisfy drops and minimalist shoe discourse.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
The guy soaking, steaming and roasting grains, then scrutinizing the aromas, seems unbothered by how everybody else in Dallas is, or isn’t, making bread.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
This salad offers a fresh alternative—roasting it, which intensifies the honey notes of the plantain.
—Andre Fowles, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Not just reserved for jack-o-lanterns and lattes, pumpkin, more specifically, the oil that comes from roasting, grinding, and squeezing the seeds, is trending as an ingredient that can be beneficial for your scalp and hair.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
By nightfall, the pig was still roasting as ladies at nearby folding tables sold drinks and strawberry cake.
—Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Guests can also enjoy massages, picnics around Lake Arabella, and pick-up a s’mores roasting kit to use at the firepit.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
O'Brien wasted no time roasting Chalamet during his monologue, jabbing the superstar within minutes.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Crumble brown sugar and Marmite together to top sweet potatoes before roasting.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
People were roasting it with the kind of energy usually reserved for Satisfy drops and minimalist shoe discourse.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
The guy soaking, steaming and roasting grains, then scrutinizing the aromas, seems unbothered by how everybody else in Dallas is, or isn’t, making bread.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 9 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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Starbucks Rewards members who use the mobile app may have received a push notification on Monday morning teasing the new drink.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Late rap legend Big Pun cut his teeth there, teasing future hits from his classic 1998 debut album, Capital Punishment, at the venue.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But as Lumpkin sat at the defense table, the victim’s family delivered searing statements that undercut her long-standing claims of abuse, portraying her instead as a calculating, coldblooded killer.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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There are no national – or local – media outlets setting up for live broadcasts on this searing hot afternoon.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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DeVos wasn’t kidding, and on Monday, in front of close friends and family, current and former Magic executives and employees and local community leaders, a plaque was unveiled with Martins’ name on it at the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame that’s located in Kia Center on the terrace level.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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McKneely wasn’t kidding about the staples being removed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 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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Larson first thought Bronin was joking.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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He's often seen joking with or getting tips from players such as Hacopian, the star second baseman who transferred in this offseason.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the script flipped in the third quarter, as the Cavaliers got hot and the Heat went cold from behind the arc.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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These cards use more power than earlier Arc Pros and are likely to get too hot to run fanless without some performance penalty, but this card's thermal design allows air to pass straight through its enclosure and out the back of the case.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Roasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasting. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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