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
The graduation ceremony and the reception afterward are cute and heartwarming for the grown-ups, bittersweet and mortifying for the kids, who skive off to smoke some of Ed’s high-test weed and have a little Texas Forever moment, toasting their enduring friendships.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Vanity Fair’s Vanities Party Vanity Fair will host its Vanities party at the Chateau Marmont—our annual event toasting young Hollywood.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
Then all that’s left to do is perfect your roasting and toasting techniques.
—Daniel Modlin, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2026
Get fast, consistent toasting every time.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
But tonight the newlyweds are not toasting their love.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Vanity Fair’s Vanities Party Vanity Fair will host its Vanities party at the Chateau Marmont—our annual event toasting young Hollywood.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
Then all that’s left to do is perfect your roasting and toasting techniques.
—Daniel Modlin, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2026
Get fast, consistent toasting every time.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
But tonight the newlyweds are not toasting their love.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toasting
heating
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According to the company, the savings are comparable to the emissions generated from heating nearly 5,000 UK homes for a year, underscoring the project’s environmental impact.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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But for cracks in a walkway or weeds pushing through gravel, boiling water handles the problem on contact with zero residue and zero cost beyond heating the water.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Toasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toasting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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