grill 1 of 2

verb

ˈgril How to pronounce grill (audio)
Definition of grillnext
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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grill

2 of 2

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
The king crab legs are barely seasoned but expertly grilled and dripping with salty sweetness, the kind that’s hard to wash off your hands. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 McConnell-Johnson contacted Meagan Shamberger and the Babe’s street team — which serves up hot dogs during Chicago Sky away games and other events — to wrangle a pair of Blackstone grills into the back of a few pickup trucks. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
Furthermore, neither the grill nor the fan blades themselves are showing the dust that typically accumulates on long-running fans. — John Alexander, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026 Readers also get tips on how to choose grills, charcoal and wood chunks, plus recommendations for grill maintenance. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grill
  1. interrogate
  2. ask
  3. restaurant
  4. question
  5. quiz
  6. diner
  7. examine
  8. pump
Verb
  • In the present, Matthew mounts his own investigation into the crime that tore his life apart, confronting old friends, revisiting broken relationships and interrogating the people who built the case against him.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This self-interrogating method makes for a nervy, difficult style.
    — Langdon Hammer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of interrogate
Verb
  • Arkansas' voters are asked to do this every few years, and this is another opportunity.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter asked Mark if Ehrlich was aware that his audio was still being captured.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of ask
Noun
  • The selection of food on offer at Sandals – every cuisine under the sun served at 12 restaurants – is just as dazzling.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Then there are the countless bars and restaurants and shops that dot the strip.
    — Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 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
  • This isn’t the place to try to engage staffers in meandering conversations, but all are friendly and quick to share menu suggestions for curious diners.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Taco Bell's same-store sales declined by 4% as diners temporarily pulled back on visits due to the foodborne illness outbreak.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of diner
Verb
  • The research, conducted by Pranay Mudaliar and Jerin John, an associate professor of mechanical, industrial and aerospace engineering at Concordia University, examines how the gel responds to shear, temperature, and the addition of ethanol.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Microsoft's system can examine multiple possibilities and reconsider its initial assessment as the evidence changes.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of examine
Verb
  • Their findings, published in Langmuir, could help address the challenges the industry faces with conventional liquid and gel propellants, including fuel movement inside tanks and pumping fuel into engines.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • These are year-round destinations that offer world-class art, adrenaline-pumping slopes, and family-friendly activities.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of pump

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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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