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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
Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
There is potential staying power of his remarks as Americans head into Memorial Day weekend facing rising prices for the hamburgers and hot dogs to be grilled.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Most often, chicken breasts are baked, grilled, or sautéed—or, nowadays, air-fried—with as little oil or butter as possible.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
The organization was targeted by two lawsuits for its handling of trans inclusion policy, and the former chair of the organization was grilled by GOP lawmakers at the congressional hearing last May.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Pineapples Pineapple is a versatile tropical fruit that retains its natural sweetness when consumed raw, baked, or grilled.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Musk’s lawyer grilled Altman about accusations of dishonesty from OpenAI’s board members, his investments and his brief, tumultuous ousting as CEO in 2023.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Ripley was grilled for hours, detectives tried to get Ripley to confess by making frequent references to God and Ripley’s Christian faith.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Our version combines white vinegar, Worcestershire, ketchup, brown sugar, hot sauce, and a touch of allspice, for a sharp and slightly sweet sauce perfect for all sorts of smoked or grilled meats.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Verb
The intellectual heavyweights beside her grilled her with sociological concern.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
There is potential staying power of his remarks as Americans head into Memorial Day weekend facing rising prices for the hamburgers and hot dogs to be grilled.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Most often, chicken breasts are baked, grilled, or sautéed—or, nowadays, air-fried—with as little oil or butter as possible.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
The organization was targeted by two lawsuits for its handling of trans inclusion policy, and the former chair of the organization was grilled by GOP lawmakers at the congressional hearing last May.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Pineapples Pineapple is a versatile tropical fruit that retains its natural sweetness when consumed raw, baked, or grilled.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Musk’s lawyer grilled Altman about accusations of dishonesty from OpenAI’s board members, his investments and his brief, tumultuous ousting as CEO in 2023.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Ripley was grilled for hours, detectives tried to get Ripley to confess by making frequent references to God and Ripley’s Christian faith.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Our version combines white vinegar, Worcestershire, ketchup, brown sugar, hot sauce, and a touch of allspice, for a sharp and slightly sweet sauce perfect for all sorts of smoked or grilled meats.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 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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Later, people tell me that the police interrogated her like a potential suspect—not harshly, just because of standard procedure.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Higgins was tortured, interrogated and then was murdered.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When this happens, passengers are asked to dump their drinks out in a dedicated dumping facility or throw the whole thing away into a trash can.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Since radios are often found in the same rooms as sofas, the man asked at what speed sofa waves travelled.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Defendants’ needs vary, and any diagnosis made by the psychologist who examined Rodriguez-Singh on March 26 has not been made public because the resulting psychiatric evaluation report was filed under seal.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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His most recent drama, Evil Does Not Exist, examined the natural world as besieged by modern industry.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
14 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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Come evening, and the amber lighting of the Manor Inn beguiles; settle in with a pint of the local Wainwrights ale and its beef brisket with red wine gravy and roasted root vegetables.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Sweet potatoes can be baked, roasted, or boiled and pair well with both sweet and savory flavors, including cinnamon, butter, and olive oil.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
Verb
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For years, athletes and parents who questioned transgender participation in women’s sports were often labeled transphobic.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Lawmakers at a recent hearing backed up clean energy advocates’ proposal, and questioned why the state would end a successful program in favor of one that has produced less energy capacity or has yet to be created.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 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 21 May. 2026.
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