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adjective

as in fried

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verb

past tense of grill
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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2
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
Verb
The menu features classic New American dishes such as coconut shrimp, steak tartare and whole-grilled branzino, plus a take on the classic steak frites made with an 8-ounce flat iron steak, served with au poivre sauce ($46). — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 Guests enjoyed nachos from a nacho machine, hot dogs both grilled and cooked on a roller, and ice cream served in miniature baseball helmets. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026 The king crab legs are barely seasoned but expertly grilled and dripping with salty sweetness, the kind that’s hard to wash off your hands. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 The shrimp selections are the star of the table, with medium-size butterflied shrimp fried, grilled or served chilled. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026 Hunt and staff were grilled by a frustrated MARTA Board of Directors this week. — Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Tofu comes in several firmness levels, from silken (pudding-like) to extra-firm, which can be baked, grilled, or stir-fried. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2026 Mike Minogue, the Republican candidate for governor, grilled Healey for not getting her own proposal across the finish line. — Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 In a campaign video, Hamilton grilled and ate a steak while criticizing Marshall’s record. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
  1. fried
  2. interrogated
  3. asked
  4. roasted
  5. examined
  6. quizzed
  7. heated
  8. questioned
Adjective
  • For fried foods, a squeeze of lemon will provide a similar bright finish, though not malt vinegar’s toasty flavor.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of fried
Verb
  • In May, 2023, the prosecutors finally interrogated Kotthaus and Rau.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • She was interrogated and warned that a second offense meant prison.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of interrogated
Verb
  • One of the North Texans, Pamelia Stanford, was to the point when asked about Talarico’s lead in Tarrant County.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Ada County residents also were asked whether to keep an extra vehicle registration fee for cars and trucks that helps fund transit projects, according to previous Statesman reporting.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of asked
Adjective
  • The menu leans into crowd-pleasing seafood and vegetable-forward dishes, but pastas and hearty mains like a pork belly with roasted new potato and pane carasau cannot be missed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Top it with your favorite gravy or pan sauce, and eat it alongside sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or mac and cheese.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of roasted
Verb
  • The little prior research on any sort of relationship between voting in the United States and living longer largely examined how health status might predict later voting behaviors, Handy said.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
  • After more than two decades in space, the observatory examined over 2,000 GRBs and more than 1,400 supernovae.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of examined
Verb
  • During the assembly, students were also quizzed on topics including consent and relationship safety.
    — Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The 2 Legacy Brands in Everyone's Head Conducted in September 2026, CNET Group's survey quizzed 1,000 Americans on security and privacy topics.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of quizzed
Adjective
  • Palace Wellness is similarly substantial, with a 25-metre indoor infinity pool and a heated outdoor pool overlooking the lake and mountains.
    — Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The Spa Kindred Spa is outfitted with two oversized hot tubs, a heated pool—with excellent views of the ski area—a serene lounge, three treatment rooms, and a beauty salon.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of heated
Verb
  • Experts have questioned exactly what role the Salvadoran troops are playing in Haiti.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Drug Enforcement Administration agents and local investigators have questioned several people about the circumstances of her death.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of questioned

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