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grilled 1 of 2

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 tender pink flesh of salmon can be grilled, seared, baked, pan-fried, and broiled to make plenty of delicious salmon recipes, but for some, cooking fish at home can be daunting. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 John DeLucie, for example, grilled up rack of lamb, while Andrew Rea, also known as Babish, offered spicy chili-garlic noodles and Guinness shepherd’s pie. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 He was also grilled during a House hearing late last year about his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 All are warmed on bread that has been hand-buttered and grilled. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 The dinner-only, counter-style omakase serves wagyu flown in fresh from Fukuoka, presented sashimi-style, in sukiyaki and curry, and simply grilled. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 From the Reuben at O'Shea's to grilled pimento cheese at Shady Lane Cafe and local deli favorites, here are 11 must-try sandwiches in Louisville. — Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Sep. 2026 They will be grilled and served by a man named George Motz, a friend of Simonson’s but also, for more than two decades, my go-to hamburger expert. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 Saturday grilled some chicken and paired it with some green beans. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
  1. fried
  2. interrogated
  3. asked
  4. roasted
  5. examined
  6. quizzed
  7. heated
  8. questioned
Adjective
  • And varieties run the gamut, from steamed to pan-fried and broth-filled.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The popular food truck serves serves up a simple but well-executed menu that includes a hamburger, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and their famous shrimp burger—a 1/4 pound of fried shrimp on a brioche bun with all the fixings.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fried
Verb
  • The interrogated become the interrogators in a way that gets a little blurry when the focus initially shifts from Hill and Ford to Thomas and Kavanaugh.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The plaintiffs alleged that some of those classified as especiales were taken to military facilities, interrogated, tortured, killed or forcibly disappeared.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of interrogated
Verb
  • Jones downplayed the significance of Hamilton's familiarity with Kennesaw State's coaching staff when asked on Tuesday.
    — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The costs of keeping the plant going have recently become clear – as has who might be asked to foot the bill.
    — Akshaya Jha, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of asked
Adjective
  • The celebrations later continued over an intimate dinner, which featured a three-course menu of a Waldorf salad, roasted chicken and fries, and a chocolate mousse studded with almond and hazelnut praline.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The matcha latte is soft and creamy, while the hojicha latte — made from roasted green tea — offers a warm, toasty alternative that feels perfect for cooler days.
    — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of roasted
Verb
  • The work examined heat, radiation, residual gases and changes in the catalyst materials after testing.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The research, published in the scientific journal Microbial Cell, examined the effect of caffeine on fission yeast cells.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of examined
Verb
  • Barbera and his team then decided to go ahead and hold the presser after online observers blasted Venice’s hesitation to cancel it as a move to shield jury members from being quizzed about politics.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The cop then quizzed me about my girlfriend and her whereabouts.
    — George Boedecker Jr, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of quizzed
Adjective
  • Former President Barack Obama will deliver a speech Saturday at the Overland Park Convention Center but won’t campaign in Kansas’s heated political races.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • OpenAI finished the job less than a day later—timing that has led to a heated dispute between the latter two mathematicians and the company.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of heated
Verb
  • The methodology of Milgram’s experiments as well as similar ones has been recently questioned and the numbers disputed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Timothy Westlake, chief of staff at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration who is seeking confirmation to be assistant secretary for mental health and substance use, was also questioned.
    — FATIMA HUSSEIN, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of questioned

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“Grilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilled. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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