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Recent Examples of roast
Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2025
Sanger points to chicken breast and roast turkey as some great options.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
Try the reverse sear on a steak, as Steven Raichlen does, or on a roast of pork.
—Sam Sifton, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Verb
To take part regardless of the season, roast and caramelize your favorite produce in the oven, or find new ways to add a char to surprising dishes, like in McCormick’s Charred Plum Crostini.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2025
Sanger points to chicken breast and roast turkey as some great options.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
Snoop also delivered laughs during a Trump roast in 2011.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025
Try the reverse sear on a steak, as Steven Raichlen does, or on a roast of pork.
—Sam Sifton, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
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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
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Leighton, who played Sydney Andrews in the show, also teased what viewers could expect from the new series.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The next day, at a barbecue restaurant near the studio, Ghazi is reflecting on the event — and what the connection with YouTube’s Cohen means to him.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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During a barbecue dinner at his home in Miami, Francois shared his dilemma with a friend, Ed Razek, the former chief marketing officer who developed much of the promotional outreach around the Victoria’s Secret retail chain.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 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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Every human being, every parent, wants what’s best for their kid and wants there kid to be better than them.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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There are also Cuban sandwiches, wings, fries, burgers, steaks and pasta.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2025
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Hamburgers and fries will be available for purchase and a silent auction will be held.—
Meghan Davy Sandvold,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2025
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Lear believed that a society capable of joking about its problems and prejudices was a society capable of overcoming them.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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That didn't stop authors from gathering evidence anyway, including a key document that starts with at least one staffer appearing to uncomfortably joke about the possible legal risks, eventually growing more serious about raising his concerns.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This crewneck tank top is made from a lightweight and ribbed fabric and can be worn on its own like Swift or layered underneath a colored cardigan like Hathaway.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Cos technical hooded parka jacket $150 COS Mango ribbed wool-blend top $80 MANGO Back to Black Sticking to an all-black color palette can sometimes feel like a revelation.—
Kerry Pieri,
Vogue,
7 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 22 Feb. 2025.
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