1
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
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
On Yelp, Monique from Las Vegas dined at the Naya in the financial district and said the chicken kebab was tasty, perfectly grilled and inexpensive.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 18 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
Plates champion some of the best local and seasonal ingredients for shareable dishes like white asparagus with pickled strawberries and goat cheese or bluefin tuna with garden peas and grilled padron peppers with pil pil sauce.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
On Yelp, Monique from Las Vegas dined at the Naya in the financial district and said the chicken kebab was tasty, perfectly grilled and inexpensive.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 18 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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Our characters all ask if maybe they all got lost on the way.—
Tricia Despres,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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The discussions are at an early stage and may not lead to an offer, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Dining at The Barn, the inn’s signature restaurant, is a must.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While there are plenty of restaurants at your doorstep, Bairro Alto Hotel is host to its own worthy dining establishments, like BAHR & Terrace, which was created by Michelin Star chef Nuno Mendes and the more casual rooftop restaurant.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 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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From small-town diners in rural America to the lead stories on the nightly news, any gas price fluctuations tend to stir the pot.—
Linnea Geiss,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In this scenario, one person is willing to front the full tab and get paid back by fellow diners.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Gi-hun examines Jun-hee’s swollen ankle, which seems impossible to jump on.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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In the film, the trio each examine a different Ms. cover story to honor the legacy of the magazine.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Once the heart of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire in Norway, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is now home to artisan workshops, independent galleries, and cosy cafes.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Huge clients like Starbucks and Häagen-Dazs eat up the majority of the supply, leaving smaller cafes and chains out of luck as an entire industry tries to get their international logistics business up to speed.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
20 June 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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