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
A touch of flaky salt and toasted coconut to finish is essential, as are a long stint in the fridge, which helps it gel.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Though the fillings were evenly cooked, the bread toasted too lightly.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere in London, Cynthia Erivo toasted press night for Dracula, while Tramell Tillman and Nia DaCosta gathered at the dunhill & BAFTA Filmmakers Dinner.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Feb. 2026
The outgoing creative directors of Oscar de la Renta—and a guest list including Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Jamie Chung, Sai De Silva, and more—toasted to new beginnings over cognac and a traditional feast Kim prepared herself.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
These guests dined and toasted one another at a large table in Kudrath’s sleek gray kitchen, gathering around his table, counter and low-slung couch.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 9 Feb. 2026
It’s now called the chocolate pistachio kouign amann, and instead of phyllo dough, his bakery uses toasted shards of kouign amann.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Saffron rice, broccolini with romesco sauce and toasted Marcona almonds.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Plus, coconut chips and toasted pecans to garnish.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Though the fillings were evenly cooked, the bread toasted too lightly.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere in London, Cynthia Erivo toasted press night for Dracula, while Tramell Tillman and Nia DaCosta gathered at the dunhill & BAFTA Filmmakers Dinner.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Feb. 2026
The outgoing creative directors of Oscar de la Renta—and a guest list including Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Jamie Chung, Sai De Silva, and more—toasted to new beginnings over cognac and a traditional feast Kim prepared herself.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
These guests dined and toasted one another at a large table in Kudrath’s sleek gray kitchen, gathering around his table, counter and low-slung couch.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 9 Feb. 2026
It’s now called the chocolate pistachio kouign amann, and instead of phyllo dough, his bakery uses toasted shards of kouign amann.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Saffron rice, broccolini with romesco sauce and toasted Marcona almonds.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Plus, coconut chips and toasted pecans to garnish.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toasted
Verb
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The bread is traditionally made, with dough mixed by hand, then heated by coals from the fire, buried in sand, covered with more coals and left for 30 minutes.—
Henry Haselock,
TheWeek,
27 Feb. 2026
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One of the ways to reduce the risk of Salmonella from eggs is to make sure they’re heated thoroughly.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Reheat slices at 325°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Simmer until the lentils are warmed through and the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Toasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toasted. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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