1
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
Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Yet the issue has proved to be politically volatile for McMahon, who has been grilled over her plans for special education even by some in her party.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
It may be used raw, grilled, or roasted.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026
Woods will surely be grilled about his lack of production during his combine meetings with NFL teams.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Lightly grilled little gem lettuce, layered with smoke, crunch and just enough indulgence.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Another dish Antwon Brown expects to be one of the restaurant’s biggest sellers is the lamb chops, which the menu says will be marinated and grilled.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Customers can pick from an original, spicy or grilled filet topped with Ginger Lime Cool Crunch slaw and sweet chili sauce.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The menu features 14 cuts of steak, including domestic prime, American wagyu and select Japanese wagyu, grilled over olive wood.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Yet the issue has proved to be politically volatile for McMahon, who has been grilled over her plans for special education even by some Republicans.
—Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Yet the issue has proved to be politically volatile for McMahon, who has been grilled over her plans for special education even by some in her party.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
It may be used raw, grilled, or roasted.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026
Woods will surely be grilled about his lack of production during his combine meetings with NFL teams.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2026
Lightly grilled little gem lettuce, layered with smoke, crunch and just enough indulgence.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Another dish Antwon Brown expects to be one of the restaurant’s biggest sellers is the lamb chops, which the menu says will be marinated and grilled.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Customers can pick from an original, spicy or grilled filet topped with Ginger Lime Cool Crunch slaw and sweet chili sauce.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The menu features 14 cuts of steak, including domestic prime, American wagyu and select Japanese wagyu, grilled over olive wood.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
Adjective
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While the cutlets are breaded and pan-fried, they are finished in the oven until golden and tender.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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The eatery offers classic burgers, fries, fried chicken, sandwiches, cocktails and more.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Abdelrahman says he was once interrogated by RSF fighters, while several of his colleagues have been robbed at knifepoint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Maxwell Anderson later asked for a lawyer and was never interrogated.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The delegates asked not to be identified as the deliberations are private.—
Salma El Wardany,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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How much weight will jurors give to Rubenstein’s posture that Spacey would leave rehab to film if MRC asked?—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The researchers examined neurons at different stages of development within the brain tissue samples.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rudofsky then quizzed Givens about Toney's business when he was actively engaged in drug trafficking -- most of which involved marijuana but by 2022 also involved multiple pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine as well as fentanyl.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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High school and middle school groups faced off and were quizzed on a wide range of Black History topics, from local roots to national moments.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The staff even take annual trips to Galicia and northern Portugal to soak up the seafood culture of the Atlantic coast and bring it back with them—the whole roasted turbot is not to be missed.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Macaroni and cheese enhanced with the flavors of roasted tomatoes.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Porter, 52, threatened to walk out when questioned about appealing to Republican voters.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Critics have questioned the true purpose of the new division, given that the department already prosecutes fraud through its Criminal Division.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2026.
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