as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
turn on the air conditioner—the house is roasting today!
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as in teasing
to make fun of in a good-natured way
playfully roasting their mother for her choice of hat
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Recent Examples of roasting
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
For high-heat work — frying, searing, roasting potatoes, finishing a crust on a steak — beef tallow has real advantages over butter in smoke point, stability and crisp texture.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Each place does its own rendition of an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, which traditionally includes roasting coffee beans in a pan, followed by hand-grinding and clay-pot brewing and serving.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Let the flavors of fresh summer corn shine by roasting it with plenty of fresh herbs and butter.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Once there, however, they’re ambushed by the same angry writers roasting Val on social media.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Starbucks ended its fiscal 2025 with 14,000 employees working outside its cafes — ranging from corporate support to roasting and logistics roles.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
The annual dinner usually includes a monologue by a comedian tasked with roasting the President and attendees.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
That high smoke point is part of why tallow has gained traction with home cooks who want a fat that holds up to high-heat frying and roasting without breaking down.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
For high-heat work — frying, searing, roasting potatoes, finishing a crust on a steak — beef tallow has real advantages over butter in smoke point, stability and crisp texture.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Each place does its own rendition of an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, which traditionally includes roasting coffee beans in a pan, followed by hand-grinding and clay-pot brewing and serving.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Let the flavors of fresh summer corn shine by roasting it with plenty of fresh herbs and butter.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Once there, however, they’re ambushed by the same angry writers roasting Val on social media.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 May 2026
Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Starbucks ended its fiscal 2025 with 14,000 employees working outside its cafes — ranging from corporate support to roasting and logistics roles.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
The annual dinner usually includes a monologue by a comedian tasked with roasting the President and attendees.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasting
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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All the thespian’s chemistry felt less like castmates promoting a production and more like siblings teasing one another out of deep affection.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Luther Ford’s start in this industry began with a teasing dare from his relatives.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Oscar had shown me pages of this searing fiction periodically.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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While ferocious heat dominates the region for much of the year, the Sky Islands remain cool thanks to their high elevation, providing the perfect escape from the searing weather below.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Gosling, of course, was kidding.—
Jake Coyle,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Just kidding, but that would’ve been awesome.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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After a while, my joking friend picked up on the other friend’s energy and apologized.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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The two have grown close as a regular double-play duo, constantly joking and laughing together in the clubhouse and on the field.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The first quarter was back and forth until the Aces got hot, going on a 13-0 run over a 90-second stretch to break open a double-digit lead fueled by six points from Carter.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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When simmered in water just hot enough to bring it to a safe temperature, the meat will be juicy and tender.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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“Roasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasting. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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