as in kids
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 roasts
Jenna Thompson
june 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Millete Birhanemaskel, owner of Whittier Cafe, roasts the beans that Leul serves.
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Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
Next, Butac arranges a bunch of the beans on two trays and roasts them for a specific amount of time before separating the shells from the beans and then running the bean fragments, also known as nibs, through a mill.
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Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 May 2026
In the night canteen, there is a man who roasts the very best corn.
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Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
In past years, the association president has been followed by the commander-in-chief, and then a headliner, usually a comedian who roasts everyone in the room.
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Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
The cafe roasts its coffee beans on-site and excels at classics, including French toast and egg sandwiches.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
The shop roasts a wide variety of coffee in-house each morning, which should be enjoyed with a delectable selection of baked goods from the bakery counter.
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Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
And one of the big additions to the braise is asking a butcher for lamb bones and fat that Croft roasts off to add another layer of flavor and richness to the braise.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Other roasts include aged sirloin of beef, British half roast chicken and a walnut roast, all with full trimmings.
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Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
The cafe roasts its own hazelnuts for the hazelnut latte.
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Jenna Thompson
june 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Millete Birhanemaskel, owner of Whittier Cafe, roasts the beans that Leul serves.
—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
Next, Butac arranges a bunch of the beans on two trays and roasts them for a specific amount of time before separating the shells from the beans and then running the bean fragments, also known as nibs, through a mill.
—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 May 2026
In the night canteen, there is a man who roasts the very best corn.
—
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
In past years, the association president has been followed by the commander-in-chief, and then a headliner, usually a comedian who roasts everyone in the room.
—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
The cafe roasts its coffee beans on-site and excels at classics, including French toast and egg sandwiches.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
The shop roasts a wide variety of coffee in-house each morning, which should be enjoyed with a delectable selection of baked goods from the bakery counter.
—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
And one of the big additions to the braise is asking a butcher for lamb bones and fat that Croft roasts off to add another layer of flavor and richness to the braise.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Some controversial jokes by lesser, edgy comedians fell flat but Jeff Ross, the master of roasts, held the tempo together and kept the roast moving forward.
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Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Other roasts include aged sirloin of beef, British half roast chicken and a walnut roast, all with full trimmings.
—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roasts
Verb
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Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.
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For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.
Noun
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Dozens of communities around Pittsburgh are scheduled to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and other festivities.
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Many fine festivities will take place on and around July 4, but compared with the years-long nationwide celebration that marked this country’s 200th anniversary, 250 feels like a nonevent.
Verb
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Wyclef Jean teases his upcoming album in a performance with Flavor Flav at Chez Vayner during the Cannes Lions Festival in France on June 23.
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The trailer teases Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular creature, who undergoes an intense transformation that leaves the townspeople terrified.
Verb
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The food team at Southern Living often jokes that there are no original recipe ideas left.
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In It Was an Accident, Walter jokes about her dating life, her kids and the current political climate all while incorporating the crowd in her standup.
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“Roasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roasts. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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