as in heats
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 toasts
Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
As the night ends in the graveyard, the family toasts Ángel with mezcal.
—Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Today, Olde Colony toasts the benne seeds in industrial ovens before folding them into the dough.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
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Also as part of Golden Week, Women’s Wear Daily toasts red carpet fashion while honoring Demi Moore, Pamela Anderson, Hailey Bieber, Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Giorgio Armani (with George Clooney accepting on behalf of the late designer).
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for toasts
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Natural gas heats the majority of the state’s buildings, according to the Colorado Energy Office.—
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Le Creuset Signature 8-Quart Oval Dutch Oven Designed with enameled cast iron, this round 8-quart pot heats quickly and retains heat and flavor efficiently.—
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Lawmakers from across the South, including members of Congress, would give eulogies in his honor.—
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Attendees surrounded a casket as speakers delivered eulogies — including actors portraying former President Abraham Lincoln and former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln.—
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Plus, get your hands on rich-looking bags and cozy-chic clogs that’ll earn compliments galore.—
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Graciously accept any compliments, then keep moving in that same generous spirit.—
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In the weeks since his passing, Finn's friends, costars, and collaborators have poured out tributes to the funny man.—
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The folk radio scene in Connecticut remains strong according to Kallet, who said she has been involved in other live tributes to beloved longtime DJs.—
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Most of WristbandGuy’s, by contrast, were cheeky encomiums to the pleasures of jacking off with your friends.—
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“Toasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toasts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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