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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
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The other returning favorite, Eggs in the Basket, consists of two slices of sourdough grilled with an egg in the middle.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
It's called George Motz's Fried Onion Burger and is grilled atop a bed of onions before being finished with ample, oozing cheese.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Their fruits are an excellent source of dietary fiber and other nutrients, and they can be baked, grilled, or eaten fresh.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Both veggies may be roasted, boiled, or grilled and added to various dishes.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Huddled around tables on the 19th floor of a Manhattan office building, about 50 public school teachers recently grilled their newest classroom assistants — questioning them on lesson plans, student privacy laws and even water consumption.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Mole negro, literally black from chiles that have been grilled until charred, has a deep, earthy flavor.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Justice Amy Coney Barrett grilled the government on that point.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Juicy, whole lobster served grilled or blackened is best, though the menu at this famous haunt features every possible elaboration of the dish.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The other returning favorite, Eggs in the Basket, consists of two slices of sourdough grilled with an egg in the middle.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
It's called George Motz's Fried Onion Burger and is grilled atop a bed of onions before being finished with ample, oozing cheese.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Their fruits are an excellent source of dietary fiber and other nutrients, and they can be baked, grilled, or eaten fresh.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Both veggies may be roasted, boiled, or grilled and added to various dishes.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Huddled around tables on the 19th floor of a Manhattan office building, about 50 public school teachers recently grilled their newest classroom assistants — questioning them on lesson plans, student privacy laws and even water consumption.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Mole negro, literally black from chiles that have been grilled until charred, has a deep, earthy flavor.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Justice Amy Coney Barrett grilled the government on that point.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
Adjective
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
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The fries were tallow fried and incredibly crisp, which is rare to find since most restaurants use seed oils.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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He's interrogated by FBI Agent James Hosty (Gil Bellows), a real-life figure who investigated Oswald prior to Kennedy's assassination.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Officers located the teenager’s parents and interrogated them about the incident.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He was asked to be the signal-caller, and that responsibility seemed to hinder his ability to read and react.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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At just 18 months old, he was cast as baby Toby in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth, after the filmmaker asked the Frouds, who were already working on the film, if their infant could step into the role.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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According to the Associated Press, the engine mount components were last closely examined in October 2021, with the next inspection not due for thousands of additional flight cycles.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Kids Baking Championship co-hosts quizzed each other on Gen Z (and Gen Alpha) slang in a funny new Food Network video.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The attorney general used the same tactic when Durbin quizzed her about a July memo from her department announcing no new information had been found in its Epstein files.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the club's specialty is a roasted duck dinner (with a surprising choice of sauces including l'orange, mushroom, cherry jubilee, or apply brandy), that isn't the origin of the name.—
Ron Faiola,
Midwest Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Lightly salted roasted peanuts add a slight crunch and nuttiness on top (but can be skipped due to allergies).—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the wake of the explosion, experts have questioned whether local authorities and PG&E, which has a troubled history of gas-safety incidents, took the appropriate steps to keep residents safe, including telling people to leave the area after the leak was discovered.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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One person questioned the need for an eight-story building, which will be the tallest in downtown Oceanside.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 2026.
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