TOASTING Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

toasting

verb

present participle of toast

as in heating

to cause to have or give off heat to a moderate degree come over and toast your toes by the fire

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Recent Examples of toasting Long-grain varieties like basmati and jasmine rice benefit the most, since toasting helps keep the grains separate and boosts their natural nutty flavor. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Wild finds a group of mostly early 20-somethings toasting to causing trouble and giving in to their desires as the youngest member, Yoonchae Jeung, turns 18. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 As part of the honoree spotlight, MoMA will present a screening series toasting Spielberg in the Roy and Niuta Titus theaters. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 People with higher sensitivity to gluten may not be able to eat the bread toasted and may opt to skip toasting entirely. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 Each tortilla was warmed in a dry skillet until heated through and lightly toasted, then passed around while associate test kitchen editor Inés Anguiano began toasting the next round. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026 Sitting outside at dusk, toasting s’mores on a small griddle fire while overlooking the desert plains was the perfect American road trip punctuation (particularly after a long, hot steam and sauna). — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026 After Ronaldo moved from Real Madrid to Juventus in 2018, Andrade posted a photo of the pair toasting the news on Instagram. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 On sunny days at Spiteful Brewing, the garage doors are flung open and the outdoor patio brims with friends toasting the summer in Chicago over snacks or pizza. — Midwest Living, 1 July 2026

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Auto means the fan runs only when the system is actively heating or cooling.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Aug. 2026
The water could then be extracted by heating the soil through various methods.

— Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

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