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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
Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Look for whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and words like steamed, baked, poached, roasted, broiled or grilled.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Serve grilled or baked chicken over mixed greens and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Dinner includes eight courses, from soup and rice to raw and grilled fish.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Apr. 2026
Whether grilled, roasted, or baked in the oven, chicken and turkey breast are versatile and go with almost anything.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
According to Sengthay, things turned tense as students grilled Bernadette Meyler, the provost’s free-speech adviser.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The buffet consists of seafood, artisanal cheese and bread displays, starter salads, raw and grilled vegetables, a salad bar, and yogurt parfaits.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
For Austin's interview, cameras were rolling as he was grilled by Detective Jeff Nelson.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Last September, in a hearing to discuss the critical audit of Cal-OSHA, Ortega grilled Cal-OSHA’s chief Debra Lee.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Look for whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and words like steamed, baked, poached, roasted, broiled or grilled.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Serve grilled or baked chicken over mixed greens and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
Dinner includes eight courses, from soup and rice to raw and grilled fish.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Apr. 2026
Whether grilled, roasted, or baked in the oven, chicken and turkey breast are versatile and go with almost anything.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
According to Sengthay, things turned tense as students grilled Bernadette Meyler, the provost’s free-speech adviser.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The buffet consists of seafood, artisanal cheese and bread displays, starter salads, raw and grilled vegetables, a salad bar, and yogurt parfaits.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
For Austin's interview, cameras were rolling as he was grilled by Detective Jeff Nelson.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
Adjective
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Do your best to avoid foods with the words fried, au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried, sautéed or stuffed as this can indicate a high level of fat and calories.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Seafood lovers can expect to get a full taste of the sea; lobster rolls, fried fish, and barbecue shrimp are all on the menu, plus some additional offerings for land lovers.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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John Shaban, a former three-term Republican state representative from Redding, was interrogated about the recent administrative suspension of his law license in New York and, before that, his being charged with disorderly conduct after an argument with his girlfriend.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the latest Season 3 trailer, Zendaya‘s Rue is interrogated by some Drug Enforcement Administration agents about some dealings in Mexico.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the discussion in February, Ward 2 City Councilmember Melissa Cheatham asked if the former Bluejacket Pool was on the radar for the possibility for the new pool’s location.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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All candidates were asked identical questions.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That film also examined labor relations in the context of a Chinese auto glass manufacturer that took over a moribund GM plant in Ohio.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Epoch poll also examined how American adults were putting AI to use.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Thiel, whose Founders Fund invested in a nuclear fuel startup and an advanced reactor company, quizzed the would-be official about deregulation and how to rapidly build more nuclear energy capacity, said sources familiar with the conversation.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Board members Anita Hanna and Christine Lensing quizzed Figueroa on why his department could not find enough teachers locally.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The spicy crema base balanced the smoky chicken, roasted corn, and punchy jalapeños perfectly, while the lime added a sharp, welcome spark.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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At the launch, Naturalz plans to debut a few more flavors like tutti frutti, roasted almonds and more.—
Jenna Thompson
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Market watchers questioned the fairness of Sunway’s offer.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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However, others questioned whether this was in fact the case, as certain features such as the length and shape of its arms didn’t match what would be expected, said Clements.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 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 11 Apr. 2026.
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