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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
Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
While Mullin is expected to be grilled by Democrats over ongoing challenges at DHS, he is ultimately expected to swiftly sail to confirmation.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Starters featured the likes of burrata with almonds, dill and honey; grilled scallops with edamame and hazelnut; and beef tartar with charcoal oil, salsa rubra and radish.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
At Bricco Coal Fired Pizza, staff grilled hot dogs outside while people stopped in for food between bars.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
What's Included Among the entrees are two varieties of salmon (coconut macadamia nut-crusted or grilled), chicken (either grilled or lightly breaded), London broil, marinara beef meatballs and turkey meat loaf.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Two weeks later, Melinda Duckett was interviewed by CNN host Nancy Grace, who grilled the 21-year-old about her son’s whereabouts and accused her of hiding something.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Culver's Lenters pointed to Midwest favorite Culver's ButterBurger for its fresh, never-frozen beef and grilled-to-order preparation.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
More on health insurance costs Health insurance CEOs grilled on high costs of care in back-to-back House hearings.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Each slider is wrapped and grilled.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
While Mullin is expected to be grilled by Democrats over ongoing challenges at DHS, he is ultimately expected to swiftly sail to confirmation.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Starters featured the likes of burrata with almonds, dill and honey; grilled scallops with edamame and hazelnut; and beef tartar with charcoal oil, salsa rubra and radish.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
At Bricco Coal Fired Pizza, staff grilled hot dogs outside while people stopped in for food between bars.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
What's Included Among the entrees are two varieties of salmon (coconut macadamia nut-crusted or grilled), chicken (either grilled or lightly breaded), London broil, marinara beef meatballs and turkey meat loaf.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Two weeks later, Melinda Duckett was interviewed by CNN host Nancy Grace, who grilled the 21-year-old about her son’s whereabouts and accused her of hiding something.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Culver's Lenters pointed to Midwest favorite Culver's ButterBurger for its fresh, never-frozen beef and grilled-to-order preparation.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
More on health insurance costs Health insurance CEOs grilled on high costs of care in back-to-back House hearings.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
Adjective
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While fried chicken might be the most iconic Southern chicken dish, chicken and dumplings doesn’t fall far behind.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Waiting long to eat fried chicken is unfair to the dish.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The militia had first interrogated the Delaware and Mohican about the location of their material possessions before killing them to ensure a successful plunder of pewter, tea sets, furs, and clothing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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When the conspiracy was uncovered, women were interrogated and punished.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gwath had entered the portal only to appease family members who asked him to check out his options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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With a championship trophy in hand, he was asked about the possibility of repeating – and winning another title in his senior year.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And, contrary to the expectations of people who like to sleep cool, warmer was generally better at least over the range of temperatures examined in this study (67 to 74 degrees), which were not warm enough to produce Evenepoel’s overheating problem.—
Richard A. Lovett,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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The actor was taken to the hospital and examined, but not admitted.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Board members Anita Hanna and Christine Lensing quizzed Figueroa on why his department could not find enough teachers locally.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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At the hearing, Lyons did not commit to pausing ICE operations during the tournament when quizzed by Pou.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For more soluble fiber, toss chickpeas or kidney beans into chili, or top a grain bowl with roasted broccoli.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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The menu will include hot and cold sandwiches, including roasted turkey, porketta, French dip, Italian club and Caesar wraps.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Conversations with assistants and girlfriends get cut short or mediated by the very men whose behavior is being questioned.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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Deputy Lisa Phillips cried on the stand about one of Afroman's more explicit songs that questioned her gender and sexuality.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 2026.
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