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Recent Examples of roast
Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
For dinner, roast vegetables and pair them with a lean protein and whole-grain pasta.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
Watch Jutes and Lovato laugh off the roast in the video above.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Spread the peanuts on a baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes to enhance their flavor.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
For dinner, roast vegetables and pair them with a lean protein and whole-grain pasta.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
On the more decadent side, the Four Season Duck Noodles will come with roast duck, bean sprouts, Chinese bok choy, garlic oil, green onion and cilantro.
—Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
Watch Jutes and Lovato laugh off the roast in the video above.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
Verb
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Fans of the finger food, made with a tortilla-crumb breading, can look forward to having it year-round, as Taco Bell teased plans to make nuggets part of the permanent menu by 2026.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The trailer also teases a subplot involving a pregnancy between Sue Storm and Reed Richards, possibly hinting at the birth of their son, Franklin Richards, a character with universe-altering powers in Marvel lore.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cooper complimented The Shed's cooks for being great at barbecue competitions and the restaurant service industry.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Griffin’s loved ones remember him as a homebody and a sharp dresser who loved the Kansas City Chiefs, old Cadillac cars, barbecues and spending time with family, the obituary reads.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After a day on the slopes at Lost Trail, make your way to the tiny town of Jackson, which will make Philipsburg and Anaconda seem like large metropolitan areas (kidding, kinda).—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Huang may have been kidding, but Nvidia spent much of its event detailing just how much better its Blackwell chips are.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Book now The perfect pairing: For a high-low pairing, go for a red Beaujolais with thick-cut fries and saffron mayo.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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For the seafood lover: Reserve a spot at Fog Harbor Fish House and try their crab ravioli, halibut with lobster cream sauce, mussel fries and more.—
Shawna Chen,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The scene cuts to a confessional, where the Good American founder jokes that Scott should have been more careful while filming the past scene.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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To some observers, the incessant joking was the sort of heartless mirth that social media had been running on for decades.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Granted, unlike regular tees, this one is extra soft and fitted and features fine ribbed detailing on the neckline, hem, and sleeves.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Think sleek compression materials with minimal seaming for a streamlined style, ribbed textures that elevate the casual staple, and leather-look finishes for nights out.—
Gabriela Garcia,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When people get sick from a cookout, picnic, or potluck, a common dish that’s pointed to is the potato salad.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Martha Stewart Americana Star Gingham Plaid Table Runner Fourth of July is still a ways off, but here’s a chance to grab a 72-inch-long table runner that’s virtually guaranteed to get compliments from guests at your cookout.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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