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as in interrogated
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 asked
to put a question or questions to
grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend
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Recent Examples of grilled
Will Stone, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
At 99 Sushi, a brand born in Spain with a Michelin star for its Abu Dhabi outpost, nigiri and maki are made to order at the sushi counter, and the à la carte menu features tempura, teriyaki tuna and beef grilled on volcanic stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Members of the Eastland family, who run and direct the camp, were grilled about their actions that night last July.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In his introductory news conference at Halas Hall, Benson said those were tears of relief after being grilled by NFL teams over two arrests during his college years.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Jessica Mann once had reason to think she was done being publicly grilled about Harvey Weinstein.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Lawyers grilled prospective jurors on their views on AI, Musk and Altman.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Multiple justices, including Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, grilled the DOJ over the FCC’s apparent change in stance from proceedings in lower courts.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Apple’s setbacks in AI have been a focal point throughout the year as analysts have grilled Cook on earnings calls about its AI strategy and whether the company is prepared for a future beyond the iPhone.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
During his appearances on Capitol Hill this month, Secretary Kennendy was grilled about the administration's defense of the pesticide industry and weakening of protections against mercury pollution, another issue that Kennedy had worked on as an advocate.
—Will Stone, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
At 99 Sushi, a brand born in Spain with a Michelin star for its Abu Dhabi outpost, nigiri and maki are made to order at the sushi counter, and the à la carte menu features tempura, teriyaki tuna and beef grilled on volcanic stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Members of the Eastland family, who run and direct the camp, were grilled about their actions that night last July.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In his introductory news conference at Halas Hall, Benson said those were tears of relief after being grilled by NFL teams over two arrests during his college years.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Jessica Mann once had reason to think she was done being publicly grilled about Harvey Weinstein.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Lawyers grilled prospective jurors on their views on AI, Musk and Altman.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Multiple justices, including Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, grilled the DOJ over the FCC’s apparent change in stance from proceedings in lower courts.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Apple’s setbacks in AI have been a focal point throughout the year as analysts have grilled Cook on earnings calls about its AI strategy and whether the company is prepared for a future beyond the iPhone.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
Adjective
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Most of the fish is grilled, but there are some fried and raw dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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The Best Fish to Fry Most restaurants serving fried fish often opt for haddock or Alaskan cod.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Higgins was tortured, interrogated and then was murdered.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Iván Daniel Calás Navarro, founder of the Christian channel Voz de Verdad, had been interrogated and threatened with prison since 2023 and by March 2026 was forced into exile in Spain.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Andrew moved to Sandringham earlier this year after he was asked to vacate his home at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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When asked why that’s been the case, Lakers players offered similar answers in the locker room.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Semafor’s editorial team then examined the strongest patterns and distilled the full analysis into the sharpest insights.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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Every year for a decade, Nelson said, independent auditors examined the union’s expenses, looking for any red flags.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Desserts, meanwhile, will be dreamed up by Matt Tinder, the former pastry chef at Coi; dishes there include offerings like raw chocolate, roasted kelp, and date.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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Late spring protein courses include poached halibut with mussels and smoked Yukon potato, a scallop marinated in sweet mirin and wrapped in savoy cabbage, smoked quail, and roasted lamb saddle and tenderloin with lamb bacon.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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School Committee members extensively questioned the policy Wednesday, digging into how the success of the new guardrails would be monitored, how equity would be ensured across groups like multilingual learners and students with less technological resources and more.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Less than a week after that announcement, DIA put plans to commission a feasibility study on hold after Denver City Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore questioned why the airport didn’t first consult the community and residents around DIA.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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As the high heat starts rendering fats and oils from broiled meats, the juices are channeled away and fall into a drip tray through a series of holes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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The combination of broiled eggplant, miso glaze and bubu abare (crispy rice crackers) rivals everything else on the menu.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
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“Grilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilled. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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