as in kids
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 roasts
Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
In past years, the association president has been followed by the commander-in-chief, and then a headliner, usually a comedian who roasts everyone in the room.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The cafe roasts its coffee beans on-site and excels at classics, including French toast and egg sandwiches.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The shop roasts a wide variety of coffee in-house each morning, which should be enjoyed with a delectable selection of baked goods from the bakery counter.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
And one of the big additions to the braise is asking a butcher for lamb bones and fat that Croft roasts off to add another layer of flavor and richness to the braise.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
From there, arrangements need to be made, and Ed takes up the task with noble gravitas until Ann roasts him to a crisp in that library.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Tiny’s Milk & Cookies roasts all of its own coffee with beans sourced from around the world, including Ethiopia, Costa Rica and Brazil.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2026
Season roasts with pepper and place on prepared wire rack.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the night canteen, there is a man who roasts the very best corn.
—Literary Hub, 4 May 2026
In past years, the association president has been followed by the commander-in-chief, and then a headliner, usually a comedian who roasts everyone in the room.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The cafe roasts its coffee beans on-site and excels at classics, including French toast and egg sandwiches.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The shop roasts a wide variety of coffee in-house each morning, which should be enjoyed with a delectable selection of baked goods from the bakery counter.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
And one of the big additions to the braise is asking a butcher for lamb bones and fat that Croft roasts off to add another layer of flavor and richness to the braise.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
From there, arrangements need to be made, and Ed takes up the task with noble gravitas until Ann roasts him to a crisp in that library.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Tiny’s Milk & Cookies roasts all of its own coffee with beans sourced from around the world, including Ethiopia, Costa Rica and Brazil.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2026
Season roasts with pepper and place on prepared wire rack.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Noun
Other roasts include aged sirloin of beef, British half roast chicken and a walnut roast, all with full trimmings.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasts
Verb
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Young Michael may have seemed strange, or just plain different, to kids his own age, but what about the adult Michael, whose professional life took him outside the family orbit and into offices, studios, and night clubs?—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Both kids cheer and bite into their burgers.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The sneak peek teases friendly competition between the couple and fellow captain Maneet Chauhan, whose team won season 6 of the barbecue showdown.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Based on the bestseller from author Colleen Hoover, Johnson stars in the film adaptation that teases lingering secrets and a dark sinister mystery awaiting to be solved.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Later, co-star Regina Hall jokes about the John Wick spinoff film Ballerina and the fact that no one saw it.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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The comedian jokes to laughter and applause before asking if anyone in the room is a lawyer.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At home in New York, there’s the pre-Met festivities.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
2 May 2026
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After the festivities during the day, Friday and Saturday nights will be capped with musical performances from Kaskade, Mustard and Subtronics.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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“Roasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasts. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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