GRILLED Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

grilled 1 of 2

adjective

as in fried

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verb

past tense of grill

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

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It can be roasted, pan-seared, grilled, and even cooked in a Southerner’s favorite fashion—hand-breaded and deep-fried. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 John DeLucie, for example, grilled up rack of lamb, while Andrew Rea, also known as Babish, offered spicy chili-garlic noodles and Guinness shepherd’s pie. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 He was also grilled during a House hearing late last year about his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 All are warmed on bread that has been hand-buttered and grilled. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 The dinner-only, counter-style omakase serves wagyu flown in fresh from Fukuoka, presented sashimi-style, in sukiyaki and curry, and simply grilled. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 From the Reuben at O'Shea's to grilled pimento cheese at Shady Lane Cafe and local deli favorites, here are 11 must-try sandwiches in Louisville. — Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Sep. 2026 They will be grilled and served by a man named George Motz, a friend of Simonson’s but also, for more than two decades, my go-to hamburger expert. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 Saturday grilled some chicken and paired it with some green beans. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled

Adjective

Come early evening, Stinky's Fish Camp, a Santa Rosa Beach standout for Gulf-to-table cuisine, was an essential stop—locals rave about its fried oyster sandwich.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
And varieties run the gamut, from steamed to pan-fried and broth-filled.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fried

Verb

His attorney’s office says he was interrogated without pain medication, while the Department of Homeland Security has released few details about what prompted the shooting.

— Anna Wilder, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
The plaintiffs alleged that some of those classified as especiales were taken to military facilities, interrogated, tortured, killed or forcibly disappeared.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of interrogated

Adjective

But a whiff of the roasted treat, emanating without access to its visual source, is part of its charm.

— Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
The early menu structure was fascinating, with ingredients categorized by their preparation, centered around meats and vegetables organized by their preparation (roasted, braised, sautéed) and meant to be mixed and matched a la carte.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of roasted

Verb

The book examined the ways that social actors can respond to dysfunction and decline in organizations, from businesses to political parties and governments.

— Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Breakthrough Institute found 10 organizations files 67% of forest management lawsuits examined.

— Chris Edwards, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of examined

Verb

Barbera and his team then decided to go ahead and hold the presser after online observers blasted Venice’s hesitation to cancel it as a move to shield jury members from being quizzed about politics.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
The cop then quizzed me about my girlfriend and her whereabouts.

— George Boedecker Jr, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of quizzed

Adjective

The grounds are also home to multiple dining and lounge areas plus a heated three-car garage.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
These new suites do just that with intuitive buttons for lighting and curtains, heated bathroom floors, and extra-large tubs big enough to fit half a rowing team.

— Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of heated

Verb

The article went viral, garnering pushback from the LGBT community over how it was covered and more attention to the LGBT bar itself from conservative pundits, who questioned why the bar still had a mask mandate.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026
That anyone who questioned this restriction was marginalized and excluded and actually thrown out of society.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of questioned

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