as in heated
to cause to have or give off heat to a moderate degree
come over and toast your toes by the fire
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Recent Examples of toasted
As the team toasted his 900th career win as a major-league manager, Counsell downed the bitter-tasting liqueur, a celebratory gesture for someone who’s not exactly known as a party animal.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The sourdough bread was toasted enough to house all of the ingredients without getting soggy, but also without being so rough on the roof of your mouth.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The dinner featured a garden vegetable velouté paired with hearts of palm, toasted shallots and micro mint, followed by spring herbed ravioli with ricotta, morels and parmesan emulsion sourced in part from the White House Kitchen Garden.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Options include the Cherry Lime Rickey, Cherry Daydream Refresher (which features oat milk and Sweet Cold Foam), Very Cherry Daydream Refresher (which has bolder cherry flavor and toasted almond notes) and Cherry Protein Daydream Refresher (with protein milk and Sweet Cold Foam).
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Cook, stirring often, until garlic is aromatic and lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Grill, turning once, until toasted.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Maker’s Mark recently unveiled the latest release in its Wood Finishing Series, a collection of bourbons that are finished with a unique combination of wood staves that are cooked and/or toasted to unlock specific flavors.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The sourdough bread was toasted enough to house all of the ingredients without getting soggy, but also without being so rough on the roof of your mouth.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The dinner featured a garden vegetable velouté paired with hearts of palm, toasted shallots and micro mint, followed by spring herbed ravioli with ricotta, morels and parmesan emulsion sourced in part from the White House Kitchen Garden.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Options include the Cherry Lime Rickey, Cherry Daydream Refresher (which features oat milk and Sweet Cold Foam), Very Cherry Daydream Refresher (which has bolder cherry flavor and toasted almond notes) and Cherry Protein Daydream Refresher (with protein milk and Sweet Cold Foam).
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Cook, stirring often, until garlic is aromatic and lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Grill, turning once, until toasted.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
Maker’s Mark recently unveiled the latest release in its Wood Finishing Series, a collection of bourbons that are finished with a unique combination of wood staves that are cooked and/or toasted to unlock specific flavors.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toasted
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The open-air concept will feature a walk-up taco stand and heated patio where foodies can sip and nosh on authentic tacos, al pastor, Colombian coffee and more, the restaurant’s website says.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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The active material, a liquid crystal elastomer (LCE), is a key polymer that physically shrinks when heated.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Wait until the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed before planting because begonias don’t like cold soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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To reheat, place potatoes in a 400° oven or air fryer until warmed through, 5–10 minutes.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Toasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toasted. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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