as in heating
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 toasting
According to Tripp Stimson, who holds the dual titles of chief of distillery operations and chief whiskey scientist, certain components were finished in French oak casks with specific levels of toasting for between three and 26 months.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
The legendary actor-director was thanked at nearly every premiere, while the annual Sundance Institute Gala doubled as a tribute, with Ethan Hawke, Woody Harrelson, Chloé Zhao and Ava DuVernay toasting the late filmmaker’s passion for cultivating new talent.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The stunning waterfront hot spot has teamed up with food influencer Gio Gutierrez of @ChatChowTV to bring revelers a perfect cocktail for toasting.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
In a fitting tribute, Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo led attendees in toasting Parker with a pink Cosmo, Carrie Bradshaw's go-to cocktail.
—Ema Sasic, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
In the romantic image, Madonna and Morris gaze into each other’s eyes while toasting their wine glasses.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Try brushing it over bread before toasting or using it for sautéing or roasting vegetables.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Guests raised their anchovy dirty martinis to the center of the table, toasting to Jewish joy.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Outside one of the first buildings, coffee beans lay on tarps, toasting in the sun.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
The legendary actor-director was thanked at nearly every premiere, while the annual Sundance Institute Gala doubled as a tribute, with Ethan Hawke, Woody Harrelson, Chloé Zhao and Ava DuVernay toasting the late filmmaker’s passion for cultivating new talent.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The stunning waterfront hot spot has teamed up with food influencer Gio Gutierrez of @ChatChowTV to bring revelers a perfect cocktail for toasting.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
In a fitting tribute, Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo led attendees in toasting Parker with a pink Cosmo, Carrie Bradshaw's go-to cocktail.
—Ema Sasic, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
In the romantic image, Madonna and Morris gaze into each other’s eyes while toasting their wine glasses.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Try brushing it over bread before toasting or using it for sautéing or roasting vegetables.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
Guests raised their anchovy dirty martinis to the center of the table, toasting to Jewish joy.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Outside one of the first buildings, coffee beans lay on tarps, toasting in the sun.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toasting
heating
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That’s not to say India isn’t still heavily reliant on planet-heating fossil fuels.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Start by heating the chocolate and butter in a bowl over very low heat, stirring to combine.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Toasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toasting. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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