CROSS-EXAMINATION Synonyms: 42 Similar Words

cross-examination

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as in grilling

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Recent Examples of cross-examination In a cross-examination of Simring, Christopher Schellhorn, from the Morris County prosecutor’s office, highlighted some of these errors. — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 During his cross-examination, the pain became obvious in McDonald’s grimace. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 On cross-examination, Long testified that Davis identified the same four men investigators already believed were in the Cadillac when Shakur was shot. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 The defense has finished cross-examination of Saathoff, the final witness of the weekslong trial. — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cross-examination

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Questions in Parliament Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir faced a grilling in Parliament last week, the second such questioning of a senior official by the 11-week-old body.

— Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026
Increase grill temperature to high (450°F to 500°F), and prepare for direct grilling.

— Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of grilling

Noun

But getting 50 out of the 53 GOP senators on board for that would be a major challenge.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Coach Joel Quenneville knows the season will be a challenge as the Ducks lean on a young roster and new additions to a defense that gave up the fourth-most goals in the NHL last season.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of challenge

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Diesel prices could remain elevated for a year, according to a new survey of oil and gas executives.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The household survey, which is used to calculate the jobless level, was considerably better than the establishment survey, which is used to derive the payrolls count.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of survey

Noun

The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer asked all candidates in this race to complete a questionnaire to inform voters about their opinions on big issues facing voters.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
The service itself acknowledges the limits of matching people through a questionnaire.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of questionnaire

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The company could still petition for a rehearing, and could also ask the Supreme Court to take the case.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
If the 9th Circuit sides with the NFL, the plaintiffs in the class action can petition the appeals court for a rehearing en banc.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of rehearing

Noun

The president called for the reinvestigation of all Afghan refugees who entered under the Biden administration.

— Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
At first, the news of the Bondi Beach reinvestigation seemed to give Steve and Noone common cause.

— Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025

Definition of reinvestigation

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BackpackBuckyChunkMarshmallowStudious Share full article Whet Moser, Daniel Ajootian and the staff of the Morning newsletter compiled this week’s quiz.

— New York Times, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in as Senate Republicans make their case for holding the majority, with affordability, AI, data centers, and China emerging as key issues ahead of the midterms.

— , FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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