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
Liao often draws on savory flavors from her Chinese background when creating recipes like her bamboo toasted rice ice cream.
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Charlie Kolodziej, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Stir in rice; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
The buttermilk biscuit — lovely and light — comes out sliced in half and toasted.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Add the rice and cook for 30 seconds, until lightly toasted, stirring constantly.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Stir in the flour until the mixture forms a roux and begins to smell toasted, about 1 minute.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The new cookie, called Exploremores, takes cues from Rocky Road ice cream, combining chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond crème in a sandwich cookie.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Vanilla, nutmeg, and toasted pecans roll through the palate before a dry, minty finish reminds you this is a sip-slow artisan whiskey.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
Lallier Ouvrage is a lovely non-vintage Champagne boasting aromas and flavors of green apple, brioche, and toasted almond.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2025
Charlie Kolodziej, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Stir in rice; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
The buttermilk biscuit — lovely and light — comes out sliced in half and toasted.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Add the rice and cook for 30 seconds, until lightly toasted, stirring constantly.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Stir in the flour until the mixture forms a roux and begins to smell toasted, about 1 minute.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
The new cookie, called Exploremores, takes cues from Rocky Road ice cream, combining chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond crème in a sandwich cookie.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Vanilla, nutmeg, and toasted pecans roll through the palate before a dry, minty finish reminds you this is a sip-slow artisan whiskey.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
Lallier Ouvrage is a lovely non-vintage Champagne boasting aromas and flavors of green apple, brioche, and toasted almond.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toasted
Verb
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In at least 11 Southern states, the majority of homes are heated by electricity, raising the possibility of dangerously cold conditions during an outage.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The intense temperature and pressure of the impact heated the moon's crust and mantle so much that many of the volatile elements present (volatiles are elements with low boiling points), including potassium, evaporated and escaped into space.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But then the days warmed again and an infestation of millers descended.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Leftover chicken can be reheated in an oven set to 350°; bake until warmed through (about 10 minutes).—
John Becker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Toasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toasted. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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