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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
Those with space left over for lunch can enjoy anything from local roti to fresh seafood (think juicy Cajun shrimp tacos and grilled fillet of mahi-mahi) to views of the crashing waves. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 The robot grilled kebabs and skewered meat, carrying out tasks that required precise hand, wrist, and arm coordination as well as careful force control when handling soft, uneven ingredients. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 The comments followed lackluster second quarter financials with execs on the defensive as analysts grilled the company on what Wall Street perceives as a bit of a slump. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 July 2026 They’re grilled on an open flame, then finished under the broiler with more of the marinade. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 But he was grilled on Wednesday by Democrats on the Senate panel. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Many meals are served on the top deck, with fresh salads and proteins grilled before your eyes. — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 Generations of locals have grown up on its signature franks — split down the middle, grilled in a secret sauce, and served from an unmistakable pagoda-style stand. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026 In his closing questions, Cassidy grilled Kaufman about that idea. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
  1. fried
  2. interrogated
  3. asked
  4. roasted
  5. examined
  6. quizzed
  7. broiled
  8. questioned
Adjective
  • But open the Rocket Stop doors, and the smell of seasoned, fried catfish cooked to order distinguishes this gas station from convenience stores in which hot food offerings are typically just hot dogs on roller grills.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • The dessert is made of McDonald's signature apple filling and a golden, fried crust.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of fried
Verb
  • The brothers’ previous films included 2021’s Camp Confidential, about European Jews who found asylum in America after fleeing Nazi Europe, enlisted in the Army, and interrogated Nazi war criminals at a secret camp.
    — Marisa Fox, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
  • Along these routes, the bulldozers piled up mounds to enclose fortified compounds, military outposts and detention facilities where Palestinians were interrogated and tortured.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of interrogated
Verb
  • Twice during Tuesday’s hearing lawmakers asked Kozak whether the State Department had been consulted before Noem ended Haiti’s TPS designation, as required by statute.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • In fact, when asked why humility seems to be such a common denominator among elite performers, Hawk immediately connected it to curiosity.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of asked
Adjective
  • Lobster enchiladas come with salsa roja, queso fresco, and lime crema; pan-roasted salmon is accompanied by gluten-free peanut noodles and cucumber salad spiked with nuoc cham (a Vietnamese dipping sauce).
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • The tequila shrimp empanadas disappear quickly, while the huitlacoche quesadilla folds Oaxaca cheese, mushrooms, roasted corn, and salsa macha crema into something deeper and earthier than most Midtown menus bother attempting.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of roasted
Verb
  • Moss was involved in a systematic review that examined how rapidly measles antibody levels circulating in the blood decrease.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Executives also consulted a panel that examined the reactions of thousands of consumers.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of examined
Verb
  • On Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen quizzed Hiller on some career lowlights, including a diarrhea story that didn’t involve cyclospora but did name-drop Sam Mendes.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • There, during an initial examination, doctors quizzed Couric about the date and current president.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
Definition of quizzed
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of broiled
Verb
  • The man questioned by police earlier allegedly appeared to throw 10 punches at the man on the ground and three knee strikes or kicks, according to the arrest reports.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • His parents, however, have questioned that as out of character and potentially the sign that foul play was covered up.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of questioned

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