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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
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Feast on shrimp or Wagyu beef grilled tableside, and a smorgasbord of sides, including veggies and savory kimchi pancakes.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
DiMaria says it can be grilled or pan-seared, then cut into strips or cubes for a main dish.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Italian chef Simone Zanoni took over the kitchen there on June 12, building a menu around pasta, shareable starters, and grilled meat and fish.
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Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Whole fish beautifully grilled, bright and light crudos and tartares, lamb chops, and Mediterranean vegetables and salads that speak to the season.
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Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
And the Californian squab grilled over pine is served alongside hen-of-the-woods mushroom and atop a black-truffle jus.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Raw in salads, roasted, grilled, fried, sautéed, pickled, baked in casseroles.
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Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
Place grilled chicken thighs or roasted potatoes on a bed of tzatziki.
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Georgina Hayden,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 June 2026
Verb
Mojo is built on a combination of garlic and citrus, creating a bright, punchy sauce and marinade that infuses and flavors grilled meats, seafood and vegetables.
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Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Feast on shrimp or Wagyu beef grilled tableside, and a smorgasbord of sides, including veggies and savory kimchi pancakes.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
DiMaria says it can be grilled or pan-seared, then cut into strips or cubes for a main dish.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Italian chef Simone Zanoni took over the kitchen there on June 12, building a menu around pasta, shareable starters, and grilled meat and fish.
—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Whole fish beautifully grilled, bright and light crudos and tartares, lamb chops, and Mediterranean vegetables and salads that speak to the season.
—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
And the Californian squab grilled over pine is served alongside hen-of-the-woods mushroom and atop a black-truffle jus.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Raw in salads, roasted, grilled, fried, sautéed, pickled, baked in casseroles.
—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
Place grilled chicken thighs or roasted potatoes on a bed of tzatziki.
—
Georgina Hayden,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
Adjective
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Locals wax poetic over the fried shrimp at Domilise’s, a venerable dive open since 1918, and Parkway Bakery and Tavern, a Mid-City institution that offers an excellent slow-roasted beef version with a slathering of gravy.
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LaSyl Natural Cooking Oil Solidifier While fried foods are one of the world’s finest creations, making them at home is really a chore.
Verb
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Information still needs to be interrogated, narratives stress-tested and probabilities translated into exposure limits.
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While Europeans at Ellis Island did face medical inspections and some were even detained, Asians and Pacific Islanders at Angel Island were especially not welcomed; because of anti-Chinese exclusion laws, they instead were inspected, interrogated and detained in prison-like conditions.
Verb
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When King asked if the unnamed celebrity was the one, Brown didn't hesitate.
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Anyone with more is asked to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau investigators at 323-890-5500.
Adjective
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Additionally, while seeds are heart-healthy, roasted and salted seeds can be high in sodium.
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Testers praised its moist texture, deep-roasted flavor and seasoning.
Verb
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The Legislative Analyst’s Office, the nonpartisan fiscal advisor for lawmakers, recently examined the increase in state spending since 2019-20, Newsom’s first full year in office.
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The study examined how concentrated each category is by measuring the share of top 10 mentions held by the top 3 brands.
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Daniel also quizzed Saulter on his personal relationship with Garcia’s family, but the exchange was disregarded after an objection from prosecutors.
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During what must have been a slow news day Monday, the sports writers at USA Today quizzed Microsoft’s Copilot on the day’s World Cup matches.
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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.
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The combination of broiled eggplant, miso glaze and bubu abare (crispy rice crackers) rivals everything else on the menu.
Verb
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Riff questioned Hochman on Thursday about what legal grounds a judge had to halt a payout that the five county supervisors wanted to move forward despite the fraud allegations that first came to light in October.
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Tangipa also questioned how districts would verify eligibility while protecting employee privacy.
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“Grilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilled. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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