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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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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Then all that's left is seasoning your tenderloin and grilling it to perfection in about 30 minutes.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Barrett Black, fourth-generation pitmaster at Texas’s oldest barbecue joint, The Original Black’s Barbecue, knows how to keep his grill tidy.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 May 2026
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Verb
Most of the fish is grilled, but there are some fried and raw dishes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Then all that's left is seasoning your tenderloin and grilling it to perfection in about 30 minutes.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Noun
Perfect for cooking on the grill, this flavorful dish will be the star of the meal.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
Barrett Black, fourth-generation pitmaster at Texas’s oldest barbecue joint, The Original Black’s Barbecue, knows how to keep his grill tidy.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grill
Verb
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Just as the Greens and their families interview their matches, the Eyes turn up unannounced at the Aunt Lydia School to interrogate the Pearl Girls, which means Weston is pulling double-duty.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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Goldman advises hyperscalers, underwrites chip company offerings, and sits at the table with the companies building the very infrastructure Covello was interrogating.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The congresswoman asked lawmakers to assess the situation and develop a repatriation plan by the end of the day on May 7.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The debate was sponsored by The Denver Post, Denver7 and Colorado Public Radio, and the first question asked Bennet and Weiser to identify a policy position that separated them.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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With impeccable restaurants, complimentary water sports, and villas fit for royalty, Belmond is doing Baie Longue right.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Is this the most goth restaurant in New York?—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Araghchi questioned whether the latest military exchange was meant to pressure Iran into a peace deal or the result of someone persuading the president of the United States (POTUS) to extend the conflict.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Some have questioned whether the Biennale really is a nonpartisan exhibition, pointing to the show’s history of making political statements, including in 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
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The five participants were quizzed by a moderator and supplemented by questions from the audience during the 90-minute presentation in Orlando.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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Sorensen summoned both Fire Chief Stephen Gollan and Police Chief Bill Schultz to the lectern and quizzed them on their relationship with the city manager.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The Morning Fork is a mom-and-pop diner serving brunch classics like a full or half order of eggs benedict ($17), Belgian waffles ($12) and burritos ($20).—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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The end is near for a Meridian restaurant that has fed hungry diners for nearly two decades.—
Michael Deeds
Updated May 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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Like last year, there was a long list of criteria the PWHL examined when deciding where to expand this season, including market size, fan support, infrastructure and what kind of economic opportunity exists in the market, among other factors.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The Moroccan navy released video Wednesday showing military divers examining caves, aircraft scanning the ocean surface and teams of uniformed personnel and canine crews combing the rocky shoreline.—
Akram Oubachir,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Once inside, visitors were encouraged to urinate in two onsite toilets which filter and pump sanitized water back into a large aquarium tank where performers float for four hours at a time, breathing through a scuba mask.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
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