as in heats
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 toasts
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Also as part of Golden Week, Women’s Wear Daily toasts red carpet fashion while honoring Demi Moore, Pamela Anderson, Hailey Bieber, Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Giorgio Armani (with George Clooney accepting on behalf of the late designer).
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
As the night ends in the graveyard, the family toasts Ángel with mezcal.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Today, Olde Colony toasts the benne seeds in industrial ovens before folding them into the dough.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
The couple toasts to their happy relationship.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
Also as part of Golden Week, Women’s Wear Daily toasts red carpet fashion while honoring Demi Moore, Pamela Anderson, Hailey Bieber, Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Giorgio Armani (with George Clooney accepting on behalf of the late designer).
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
As the night ends in the graveyard, the family toasts Ángel with mezcal.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Today, Olde Colony toasts the benne seeds in industrial ovens before folding them into the dough.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toasts
Verb
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Geothermal energy heats some of the farmhouse cottages.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Moving water generates friction, which heats the water (even if only a bit).—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lawmakers from across the South, including members of Congress, would give eulogies in his honor.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Attendees surrounded a casket as speakers delivered eulogies — including actors portraying former President Abraham Lincoln and former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The 49ers doled out the requisite compliments to the Seahawks, Darnold and their defense.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2026
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Finish with tights and a pair of chunky platform loafers and be prepared for the compliments to roll in.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The next day, on January 21, Porowski, Van Ness, France, and Brent all posted tributes to the show on Instagram in honor of the season-ten premiere.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the creative industry, high-quality fan tributes are a testament to the enduring cultural impact of these franchises.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most of WristbandGuy’s, by contrast, were cheeky encomiums to the pleasures of jacking off with your friends.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Toasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toasts. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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