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Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
Gauchos roast the meats over an open fire on skewers (like a gyro) then bring them out to the tables and carve them straight from the skewer onto the plate.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Her Roast Chicken with Red Wine Vinegar and Honey takes a familiar roast chicken up a notch by calling for browning the spatchcocked bird before roasting and finishing it with a simple pan sauce.
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Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Verb
Continue roasting until the sausages are deeply browned, and an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F for pork, beef, or lamb sausage or 165°F for poultry sausage.
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Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
Gauchos roast the meats over an open fire on skewers (like a gyro) then bring them out to the tables and carve them straight from the skewer onto the plate.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Noun
Part Rotary meeting, part dinner party and part roast, the event featured speakers who reflected on King’s life and his time in Rotary.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Her Roast Chicken with Red Wine Vinegar and Honey takes a familiar roast chicken up a notch by calling for browning the spatchcocked bird before roasting and finishing it with a simple pan sauce.
—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roast
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While the flagship movie franchise is coming to an end, Diesel previously teased that NBCUniversal has four TV shows in development from the Fast & Furious world.
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The featurette teases Zada as Haymitch, with scenes ranging from the literal sunrise on his Reaping Day to Capitol interviews to the Games itself.
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Below are nine recipes featured in the special, offering everything from classic barbecue favorites to regional dishes inspired by communities across the country.
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At the beach, maybe, at a barbecue or whatever place sets fireworks pinwheeling through your holiday-happy mind.
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If there was any skepticism due to the level of competition Moss faced in college, don’t kid yourself.
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Just kidding, but seeing Angela’s team sweep Shamea’s at the Bailey Bowl basketball tournament was almost as satisfying as knowing Charles got to witness his former team’s historic win in person.
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Allen tells the story of how, on a lunch break, Hanks once ate a French fry off his plate, leaving Allen aghast.
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Air-fry drumsticks 15 to 18 minutes or thighs 25 to 30 minutes or until done (175°F), turning once and coating with additional cooking spray or oil halfway through cooking.
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Stickler may or may not have hinted about the end of the relationship in April, joking about an ex-boyfriend.
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In July 2024, Reynolds joked that he and Lively might not be done having kids, telling E!
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Barbecue grills are an important July Fourth outdoor essential and the only way to achieve that classic cookout taste.
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Baked beans belong at a Fourth of July cookout like hotdogs belong at the ballpark.
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Thanks to its sleeveless silhouette, the top feels lightweight and breathable on hot days, while ribbed knits and stretch cotton fabrics offer a comfortable, body-skimming fit without feeling restrictive.
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But regardless of any gentle ribbing among friends, Griffin has never been shy about plastic surgery.
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“Roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roast. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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