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Recent Examples of roast
Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
His former players Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski roasted the age difference during Netflix's The Roast of Tom Brady, in which Belichick and Hudson were also in attendance.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Don’t expect Kim Kardashian to appear on a roast anytime soon.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Rub them completely dry with a kitchen towel before roasting.
—Isobel Whitcomb, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
His former players Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski roasted the age difference during Netflix's The Roast of Tom Brady, in which Belichick and Hudson were also in attendance.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
Make room for these one-of-a-kind mini burgers feature butter rolls, roast beef, a garlic-herb butter, horseradish mayo, and provolone cheese.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
Don’t expect Kim Kardashian to appear on a roast anytime soon.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
Verb
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The thought that Sam Riley’s Tom might turn out to be Fred MacMurray in Double Indemnity or John Garfield in The Postman Always Rings Twice is tantalizing but gradually appears to be more like teasing misdirection as the movie shifts into psychodrama gear.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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On Saturday night, Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant teased an appearance in the dunk contest while also challenging high flyers and stars Nuggets' Aaron Gordon and Kings' Zach LaVine.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The barbecue restaurant was issued a yellow placard for keeping food at unsafe temperatures and other issues.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
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The forecast for Saturday (Feb. 22) at press time was 69 degrees and sunny, a heavenly day to try out Hollis’ barbecue for yourself, as Joe’s Holy Smoke enjoys its first day at 1515 Lee Road in Orlando.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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Starting today, February 12, 2025, Android customers can watch Apple TV+ on their mobile devices — phones, tablets, and foldables, whatever those are (just kidding, this is what those are).—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
12 Feb. 2025
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Finally, Mack’s precocious 11-year-old daughter Opal (Norah Murphy) is more in tune with adults than kids her age.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Habit Burger Grill also serves up salads and side dishes including fries onion rings, sweet potato fries and tempura green beans.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Feb. 2025
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Customers can stick their spoons (or fries) in the new Thin Mints Frosty, available Friday, Feb. 21, at participating Wendy’s restaurants nationwide.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Atlanta official joked that the graphic must have been sent to him 10 times during the previous five days.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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When this verdict spread across the internet, there was one uniting trend: fans on social media couldn’t stop joking and celebrating about the outcome, sparking a deluge of memes about the event.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Watch the co-creators delightfully rib each other in the full interview embedded above.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
15 Feb. 2025
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Still, Swedish teammate Filip Gustavsson said Eriksson Ek received some ribbing from his Wild teammates.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Between cookouts, family gatherings and fireworks — meaning doors open, unfamiliar guests and loud noises — pets may get scared and run off from their homes.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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When the weather cooperates, guests can opt for cookout breakfasts and picnic bush lunches enjoyed amid the lush wilderness.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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