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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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noun

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Recent Examples of grill
Verb
The endless year-round sunshine means families and friends can grill in the neighborhoods, at the park and at the beach almost any day of the year. Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025 In that role, Renner took an active part in blocking Santa Ono from becoming the University of Florida’s president, with Renner grilling Ono on his views on diversity and inclusion initiatives. Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
For the Heaven by Marc Jacobs piece worn by Bladee, that grill took 48 hours altogether. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 LEDs replace chrome, and there's a new take on BMW's usual four headlights, although the illuminated kidney grill is an option, not mandatory. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grill
Verb
  • The lawsuit alleges that in recent months, ICE agents have been accompanying personnel from the Office of Refugee Resettlement during routine meetings with children and seeking to interrogate them without an attorney present.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Participation alone seems to be the end goal, the assemblage of a cacophony of voices without any avenues to interrogate the way power is shared or negotiated in collective spaces.
    Kate Wagner, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University, some students started an online petition asking university administrators to stop him from coming.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • When asked by a reporter for more details about how Trump planned to ban mail-in ballots, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the administration planned to work with Republicans on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures.
    Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • At American Revelry, a Burleson restaurant with a varied menu, flatiron steak platters are about $25-$55.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The new Excelsior Club would include a restaurant, meeting rooms and a museum.
    Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Comer has questioned the former president’s use of the autopen for pardons and executive orders and whether his aides covered up his cognitive decline.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Attorneys will question three sets of 60 people to settle on twelve jurors and four alternates.
    Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The study — NewsGuard tested 10 leading AI models, quizzing each of them about 10 narratives spreading online linked to current events that the company had determined to be false.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
  • All of the participants are new-vehicle owners, and they're quizzed at 90 days of ownership.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Addresses that shuttered last year are already occupied with new tenants, the turnkey transition opening new doors for diners.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Holliday’s portrayal of the gum-chewing diner waitress landed many of the show’s laughs.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Fashion and sociology experts say that, when examining the significance of any bold fashion statement such as Robbie's, context plays an important role.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • This fall, the Louis Vuitton men’s creative director examines the transatlantic cultural exchange that was central to classic collegiate style, marrying rowing aesthetics with dandyism.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But the real star is Liquid Vacation, a collaboration cocktail served at Little Palm, the hotel's poolside bar that transforms from breezy daytime cafe to lively evening hotspot.
    Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • On a noisy train or in a crowded cafe, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC makes everything feel quiet and calm.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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