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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
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The protein, which is grilled steak marinated in a blend of cumin, coriander, garlic and oregano, topped with fresh lime and cilantro, is back for a limited time, though an end-date is not clear.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
And some Republicans grilled Kennedy during last week’s hearing.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
Kennedy’s hearing, which lasted nearly three hours, was often contentious as he was grilled on everything from vaccine availability to his staffing shakeups at the CDC.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Bera, a former Sacramento County chief medical officer, had a clear message as Kennedy spent his day testifying before the Senate Finance Committee, where he was grilled hard by both Republicans and Democrats.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The steak is marinated and seasoned with cumin, coriander, garlic and oregano, then grilled and topped with fresh lime juice and cilantro.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Drizzle this herb-flecked dressing over greens, roasted or grilled veggies, and grain salads.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Given the longstanding love affair between beer and grilled and barbecued meats, you could be forgiven for overlooking a less-talked-about pairing opportunity.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Ingersoll cited Hegseth’s testimony when he was grilled as a nominee about his views about women in the military.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The protein, which is grilled steak marinated in a blend of cumin, coriander, garlic and oregano, topped with fresh lime and cilantro, is back for a limited time, though an end-date is not clear.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
And some Republicans grilled Kennedy during last week’s hearing.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
Kennedy’s hearing, which lasted nearly three hours, was often contentious as he was grilled on everything from vaccine availability to his staffing shakeups at the CDC.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Bera, a former Sacramento County chief medical officer, had a clear message as Kennedy spent his day testifying before the Senate Finance Committee, where he was grilled hard by both Republicans and Democrats.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The steak is marinated and seasoned with cumin, coriander, garlic and oregano, then grilled and topped with fresh lime juice and cilantro.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Drizzle this herb-flecked dressing over greens, roasted or grilled veggies, and grain salads.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Given the longstanding love affair between beer and grilled and barbecued meats, you could be forgiven for overlooking a less-talked-about pairing opportunity.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
Verb
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In the hours after the shooting, authorities detained two people, including one interrogated by law enforcement.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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One man, George Zinn, was charged with obstruction, while the second, Zachariah Qureshi, was merely interrogated, according to the statement.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The agency released four photos and asked the public to report tips on the FBI website.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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He was asked if his injury has been limiting him.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Purple dough is wrapped around a juicy, savory filling and pan-fried to perfection.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
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Of course, fried chicken, instant ramen, soda, and chips share a certain inherent junkiness.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The new footage proved to be crucial in both the Right of Review hearing and the subsequent hearing that re-examined the incident.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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At a nearby hospital, after a doctor examined her wounds and tested her for a concussion, investigators snapped photos of the bruises on her face.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All of the participants are new-vehicle owners, and they're quizzed at 90 days of ownership.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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When quizzed on her role in Harry Potter, however, Thompson was less interested in her analyzing performance.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Freshly roasted coffee beans are seen in a barrel at Sightglass Coffee on April 07, 2025 in San Francisco, California.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Our family rode all the classic rides at Magic Kingdom, journeyed to France at EPCOT via Skyliner for a decadent breakfast, spotted hippos and lions on an open-air safari tour at Animal Kingdom, and roasted s’mores over a toasty campfire at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the probe unfolded, Kelly Dever was one of several low-rent Canton losers who couldn’t keep their stories straight when questioned by the feds.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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That person was questioned and later released, and so was another taken into custody later that day.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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 16 Sep. 2025.
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