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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
Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Feast on shrimp or Wagyu beef grilled tableside, and a smorgasbord of sides, including veggies and savory kimchi pancakes.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
DiMaria says it can be grilled or pan-seared, then cut into strips or cubes for a main dish.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
Italian chef Simone Zanoni took over the kitchen there on June 12, building a menu around pasta, shareable starters, and grilled meat and fish.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Whole fish beautifully grilled, bright and light crudos and tartares, lamb chops, and Mediterranean vegetables and salads that speak to the season.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
And the Californian squab grilled over pine is served alongside hen-of-the-woods mushroom and atop a black-truffle jus.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Raw in salads, roasted, grilled, fried, sautéed, pickled, baked in casseroles.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Place grilled chicken thighs or roasted potatoes on a bed of tzatziki.
—Georgina Hayden, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
Verb
Mojo is built on a combination of garlic and citrus, creating a bright, punchy sauce and marinade that infuses and flavors grilled meats, seafood and vegetables.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Feast on shrimp or Wagyu beef grilled tableside, and a smorgasbord of sides, including veggies and savory kimchi pancakes.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
DiMaria says it can be grilled or pan-seared, then cut into strips or cubes for a main dish.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
Italian chef Simone Zanoni took over the kitchen there on June 12, building a menu around pasta, shareable starters, and grilled meat and fish.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 June 2026
Whole fish beautifully grilled, bright and light crudos and tartares, lamb chops, and Mediterranean vegetables and salads that speak to the season.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
And the Californian squab grilled over pine is served alongside hen-of-the-woods mushroom and atop a black-truffle jus.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Raw in salads, roasted, grilled, fried, sautéed, pickled, baked in casseroles.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Place grilled chicken thighs or roasted potatoes on a bed of tzatziki.
—Georgina Hayden, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
Adjective
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The treat features McDonald's signature apple filling, wrapped in a golden, fried crust.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Southern Grandmas know that fried potatoes aren't just for supper.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Garcia was interrogated by Customs and Border Protection agents while on board the Viking cruise ship at the port in Charleston, South Carolina.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Over the next eight months, Shargi was interrogated for hundreds of hours.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the Allegheny County police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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She was asked to join because of her extensive research and writing about the structure of indigent defense.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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The menu focuses on Roman classics like cacio e pepe, carbonara-style rigatoni, Roman-style artichokes, and aged bistecca Fiorentina with roasted potatoes and sautéed chicory.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Others are hyperseasonal, such as kalamboki (roasted corn with feta butter) and aginares souvlaki (artichoke skewers with bell pepper, red onion and a yogurt side).—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Witt appeared to massage the inside of his knee and then, after being examined, remained in the game for the third out of the inning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The horse was last examined by the NYPD Mounted Unit's veterinarian in March and was found fit for work, according to the union.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Verb
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During what must have been a slow news day Monday, the sports writers at USA Today quizzed Microsoft’s Copilot on the day’s World Cup matches.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
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Multiple members quizzed after the meeting by a gaggle of reporters declared no interest in serving as acting mayor.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 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
Verb
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The driver involved was a 22-year-old Martinez man driving a 2013 Volkswagen Passat and he was questioned and released, the Marin IJ reported.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Big tech and corporate spies Grady’s stewardship of state money has been questioned in the past.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Grilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilled. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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