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

Haugen testified before a Senate subcommittee in October 2021, and Zuckerberg has been grilled by Congress repeatedly. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 Got out to the pool and grilled up the usual cheeseburgers, which beat out hot dogs. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Noun

The Weber Kettle Smart Ring, a removable metal collar, uses a fan to regulate airflow, adding the option for predictable heat to the manual charcoal grill millions already own. — Sal Vaglica, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Flames could be seen coming from the third floor and through the roof, with flare-ups around a grill atop the roof. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grill

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In practice, that means juniors sitting in on meetings to watch colleagues interrogate the numbers, being present when real decisions get made, and gaining experience in different departments.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Lately, Skarsgård seems to be doing the same, gravitating toward roles that, at their core, interrogate the impact his looks have on other people.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of interrogate

Verb

The person asked a mutual contact to warn Rosman, according to three people familiar with that exchange.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Attendees asked engineers to provide preliminary cost estimates for street lighting running from the stadium connection north to Swepco Road.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of ask

Noun

New restaurants are opening in the Sacramento region this fall, from a downtown Vietnamese kitchen to a Southern California coffee chain heading to Folsom.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Now, this latest round will find the Top 2 classic restaurants that readers hold dear — and that’s a tall ask in a city full of favorites that have stood the test of time.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of restaurant

Verb

Prosecutors said the 33-year-old suspect, a German citizen who has ties to the Berchtesgaden area but doesn't currently live there, was questioned.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
A number of protesters were also taken in for questioning and not allowed to join planned marches, according to local media.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of question

Verb

Each version features the cast of autistic and neurodivergent interviewers audiences, who collectively quiz celebrities in an ask-anything interview format.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
During the assembly, students were also quizzed on topics including consent and relationship safety.

— Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of quiz

Noun

Beyond lighting and sound, diners noted the importance of comfortable surroundings and thoughtful service.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
As winter set in, Hopper made numerous excursions, trekking up to the Dixie Kitchen diner in Midtown to sketch the coffee urns, as well as salt and pepper shakers, cups, and napkin dispensers.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of diner

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Chinese researchers have examined Russia’s use of reconnaissance drones to locate targets and direct strikes.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Investigators examined allegations involving more than 300 victims spanning from 1950 through 2011.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of examine

Verb

An April 9 strike on a pumping station cut throughput by about 700,000 barrels a day before Saudi Arabia restored full capacity days later.

— Steven John, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The result could spur a global scramble to pump more oil as quickly as possible, leaving the kingdom fighting to win back market share when the conflict ends amid a glut and lower prices.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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