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as in to interrogate
to put a series of questions to
police grilled the suspect, but had to release him when it became clear he didn't have the information they were looking for
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2
as in to ask
to put a question or questions to
grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend
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as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
headed down to the local bar and grill for a beer and a burger
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Recent Examples of grill
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Expect vineyard views, live music, and gourmet hot dogs grilled by founders Phil & Sylvia Hurst.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 June 2025
This is a generous wine that can stand up to light meals from the grill.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Verb
In around a week to 10 days’ time, Deadline understands the remaining candidates will be whittled down to two, at which point they will be grilled in front of an interview panel of senior BBC executives, likely including Director General Tim Davie.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Expect vineyard views, live music, and gourmet hot dogs grilled by founders Phil & Sylvia Hurst.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
The Big Outdoor Sale includes grill deals from top brands like Nexgrill and Blackstone for up to 59 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 June 2025
This is a generous wine that can stand up to light meals from the grill.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grill
Verb
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The exercise of writing is to think about your own thinking, to put ideas into form and interrogate them.—
Lindsey Witmer Collins,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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During his imprisonment, security agents beat and bit him, interrogated him with a bag over his head and shocked him with electricity, according to media reports.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Single-screen theatres were also asked to screen the film exclusively through the day.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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This jazzy riff on humanity and the hereafter brings a cartoon New York City to vibrant, diverse life with Pixar's first Black lead character, a band teacher (played by Jamie Foxx) who meets a jaded soul (Tina Fey), and asks big questions about the meaning of life.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Overview Of The Portfolio of Copper Cane Wines Copper Cane wines are widely available in many wine shops, grocery stores, restaurants, and online.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Universal Studios Hollywood reveals Fast & Furious coaster ride vehicles The latest CityWalk Hollywood transformation began in September with Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe replacing Francesca’s clothing boutique and Chick Chick Chicken fast casual restaurant.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Skeptics will point to his physical issues and question his fit outside the Warriors’ unique system.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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But an analysis of new data from Hubble and the European Space Agency’s Gaia Space Telescope has caused researchers to question that time frame.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Carlson quizzed Cruz about Iran’s population, and the senator was unsure of the answer.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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The new poll, conducted by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion, quizzed 1,350 likely Democratic primary election voters between June 9 and June 12.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Shaded patio seating for 50 diners has been added along the Almaden side of this corner building.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Peach Pit Bellini This sparkling Bellini is a nod to Beverly Hills, 90210's most iconic diner, The Peach Pit, where the West Bev crew dished on life, love, and teen drama—not to mention perfect for summer.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Greenfield spent time with the series participants like Shear in their home and school environments, and with the young people’s permission examined their social media accounts.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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The report examines how, say, the cellphone is often giving a one-sided perspective of a story brimming with multiple angles and voices.—
David Silverberg,
JSTOR Daily,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Bars and Restaurants Surf through seven restaurants, cafes, and lounges onboard Quest.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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There, tenants have access to a cafe, a connection lab with a 110-inch LED screen, gaming and golf simulators and an indoor/outdoor terrace that overlooks Trade and Tryon streets.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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