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Recent Examples of roasted
Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Breakfast items include made-to-order omelets served with roasted potatoes, bacon-egg-and-cheese on a bagel, and their popular homemade lox and cream cheese with capers and dill.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
In terms of ingredients, Momose expects to see more use of teas, roasted grains, botanicals, fermentation and culinary techniques that create depth without alcohol.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Tuck into a plate of elote—roasted corn with spicy mayonnaise, lime, and cotija cheese—at mainstay Elote Cafe.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
There’s even a type of specialty malt known as chocolate malt, which, while not having any chocolate in it, commonly provides roasted coffee — and yes, cacao — notes in the beer.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
The pistachio mortadella had a creamy bite, thanks to the salumi and burrata, that was grounded by roasted peppers.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Your starter entices with a spicy-tangy flavor, leading into the classic roasted chicken entree.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Amezquita said his favorite dish for the awards show is the Botana Board, which includes mole verde, mole rojo, mole negro, longaniza sausage, vegetarian chicharron de harina, pork belly chicharron, plantain chips, blue corn tortilla chips, roasted garlic white bean, and fruit escabeche.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
From the kitchen comes an equally elegant menu of classics – think gorgeous local steaks, terrines and roasted Amish chicken plated with cockles – imagined with creativity and a deep understanding of European technique seen through a Tennessee lens.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Artichokes are best known as a key ingredient in creamy spinach dip, but they can also be roasted, grilled, or braised as a side, added to casseroles, or used as a pizza topping.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
The mix does include some peanuts, but there are also Cajun-style corn sticks, roasted corn, almonds, honey roasted sesame sticks, and my favorite component—butter toffee peanuts.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
But the real highlight was a confetti of black olive, roasted until dry and fudgy in texture.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Their coffee is roasted by Zero Profit Coffee in Washington, their beer is from Kent Fall Brewing in Kent, their lettuce is grown in Warren, their bourbon is from a distillery Litchfield.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
To make mornings simpler, cook the squash ahead — roasted, sautéed or even microwaved — and keep it on hand for a week of toast, wraps, salads and simple sides.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Toews roasted Jones on the ensuing faceoff and Scheifele set up Morrissey for a stunning end to the period.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Each order also includes two large bags of chips, two large sides of Queso Blanco, two large sides of guac and two large sides of salsa (roasted chili-corn salsa and fresh tomato salsa) and is shareable for groups of three to four.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Breakfast items include made-to-order omelets served with roasted potatoes, bacon-egg-and-cheese on a bagel, and their popular homemade lox and cream cheese with capers and dill.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
In terms of ingredients, Momose expects to see more use of teas, roasted grains, botanicals, fermentation and culinary techniques that create depth without alcohol.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Tuck into a plate of elote—roasted corn with spicy mayonnaise, lime, and cotija cheese—at mainstay Elote Cafe.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
There’s even a type of specialty malt known as chocolate malt, which, while not having any chocolate in it, commonly provides roasted coffee — and yes, cacao — notes in the beer.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
The pistachio mortadella had a creamy bite, thanks to the salumi and burrata, that was grounded by roasted peppers.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Your starter entices with a spicy-tangy flavor, leading into the classic roasted chicken entree.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Amezquita said his favorite dish for the awards show is the Botana Board, which includes mole verde, mole rojo, mole negro, longaniza sausage, vegetarian chicharron de harina, pork belly chicharron, plantain chips, blue corn tortilla chips, roasted garlic white bean, and fruit escabeche.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Continue reading … MEDIA BURNING BRIDGES — 'CBS Evening News' producer’s ‘unhinged farewell note’ roasted on social media.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
From the kitchen comes an equally elegant menu of classics – think gorgeous local steaks, terrines and roasted Amish chicken plated with cockles – imagined with creativity and a deep understanding of European technique seen through a Tennessee lens.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Artichokes are best known as a key ingredient in creamy spinach dip, but they can also be roasted, grilled, or braised as a side, added to casseroles, or used as a pizza topping.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
The mix does include some peanuts, but there are also Cajun-style corn sticks, roasted corn, almonds, honey roasted sesame sticks, and my favorite component—butter toffee peanuts.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
But the real highlight was a confetti of black olive, roasted until dry and fudgy in texture.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Their coffee is roasted by Zero Profit Coffee in Washington, their beer is from Kent Fall Brewing in Kent, their lettuce is grown in Warren, their bourbon is from a distillery Litchfield.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
To make mornings simpler, cook the squash ahead — roasted, sautéed or even microwaved — and keep it on hand for a week of toast, wraps, salads and simple sides.
—Laura McLively, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Toews roasted Jones on the ensuing faceoff and Scheifele set up Morrissey for a stunning end to the period.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasted
Verb
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The finale also teased one of Mel’s pregnant patients hoping to place her baby with Mel and Jack after her adoptive couple pulls out.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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The reggaeton icon briefly teased his performance in a trailer released by Apple Music in January 2026.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The sudden discharges of superheated plasma occur even in seemingly sunny conditions, rip apart air molecules, and can easily span hundreds of miles.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
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Flashover typically causes severe burns, particularly on the face, beck and upper limbs, often combined with critical inhalation injures from radiant heat and superheated gases.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Online, people joked about dipping into retirement savings to buy a carton.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a lighthearted Instagram video, Shepherd joked about fellow comedian and BFF Kym Whitley planning to steal memorabilia from the show’s greenroom.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Most broiling pans are dishwasher-safe, and a matching drip tray helps keep the oven residue-free.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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In July, El Sobrante managers informed the South Coast Air Quality Management District that a chemical reaction brewing inside the landfill was causing broiling temperatures and producing toxic sulfur pollution, according to air district records.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Their work was physically demanding, leaving them overheated, dusty, and exhausted.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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So do dead batteries and overheated radiators.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, here are four new romance novels for some steamy reading this month.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Supposedly, that dose of steamy H20 triggers an immediate bowel movement, leaving you lighter, less bloated, more energized, and more ready to tackle your responsibilities overall.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Roasted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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