GRILL Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

grill 1 of 2

verb

ˈgril

Definition of grill

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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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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grill

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noun

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

Verb

All are warmed on bread that has been hand-buttered and grilled. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 The dinner-only, counter-style omakase serves wagyu flown in fresh from Fukuoka, presented sashimi-style, in sukiyaki and curry, and simply grilled. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Noun

The tents are up, the lawn chairs set, and the grills are ready as Dallas Cowboys super fans tailgate for the home opener. — Dawn White, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 The people who were arrested include the owner of the homestay, a staff member and the person who allegedly poured kerosene onto the barbecue grill, the outlet reported. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grill

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grill

Verb

Brittin has spent his early months in the job interrogating whether the broadcaster’s output is properly meeting audience needs and is said to be clear-eyed about shifting resources away from services that are dwindling in influence.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
The previous investigations were stalled because Haitian judges kept resigning from the case, fearing for their lives, and gangs seized control of the downtown Port-au-Prince courthouse where the judges were interrogating suspects.

— EVENS SANON, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of interrogate

Verb

As Arkansas families navigate a new education landscape, asking the right questions can help ensure that choice leads not just to change, but to growth, stability, and opportunity for the students who matter most.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Then Teresa gets brought up onstage by the mentalist, who asks her to think of someone meaningful in her life from before the cameras, who nobody in the room would know the name of.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of ask

Verb

The family initially claimed Ellis acted in self-defense after Matthew entered the home with a knife, but investigators soon questioned that account.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
The article went viral, garnering pushback from the LGBT community over how it was covered and more attention to the LGBT bar itself from conservative pundits, who questioned why the bar still had a mask mandate.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of question

Verb

Are film-festival press conferences the place to quiz celebrities about politics?

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Barbera and his team then decided to go ahead and hold the presser after online observers blasted Venice’s hesitation to cancel it as a move to shield jury members from being quizzed about politics.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of quiz

Noun

Although the menu will have similar influences to the flagship restaurant’s, mall diners will find a heavier focus on sandwiches and fresh juices, Mashal said.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026
In Des Moines, diners can find the steak de Burgo at just about every steakhouse or classic Italian restaurant, each serving its own version.

— Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of diner

Verb

Alexei Gruverman then used scanning probe microscopy to examine the film’s electrical response.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Gibney’s film examines the full scope of Musk’s career, taking a critical look at his stewardship of Tesla, SpaceX and Starlink among other ventures.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of examine

Verb

Interim peace accords in the 1990s recognized their water rights but preserved a system that allocated some 80% of water pumped from the main aquifer for Israeli use.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
The responsible gaming prompts telling me to pump the brakes were no match for the product design and promotions pushing me to do more gambling.

— Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026

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