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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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
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The other returning favorite, Eggs in the Basket, consists of two slices of sourdough grilled with an egg in the middle.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
It's called George Motz's Fried Onion Burger and is grilled atop a bed of onions before being finished with ample, oozing cheese.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Their fruits are an excellent source of dietary fiber and other nutrients, and they can be baked, grilled, or eaten fresh.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Both veggies may be roasted, boiled, or grilled and added to various dishes.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Huddled around tables on the 19th floor of a Manhattan office building, about 50 public school teachers recently grilled their newest classroom assistants — questioning them on lesson plans, student privacy laws and even water consumption.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Mole negro, literally black from chiles that have been grilled until charred, has a deep, earthy flavor.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Justice Amy Coney Barrett grilled the government on that point.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
Juicy, whole lobster served grilled or blackened is best, though the menu at this famous haunt features every possible elaboration of the dish.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The other returning favorite, Eggs in the Basket, consists of two slices of sourdough grilled with an egg in the middle.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
It's called George Motz's Fried Onion Burger and is grilled atop a bed of onions before being finished with ample, oozing cheese.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Their fruits are an excellent source of dietary fiber and other nutrients, and they can be baked, grilled, or eaten fresh.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Both veggies may be roasted, boiled, or grilled and added to various dishes.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Huddled around tables on the 19th floor of a Manhattan office building, about 50 public school teachers recently grilled their newest classroom assistants — questioning them on lesson plans, student privacy laws and even water consumption.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Mole negro, literally black from chiles that have been grilled until charred, has a deep, earthy flavor.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Justice Amy Coney Barrett grilled the government on that point.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
Adjective
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
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The fries were tallow fried and incredibly crisp, which is rare to find since most restaurants use seed oils.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Jorge Antonio Rodríguez died that same year after being interrogated by intelligence agents.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2026
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Whiteness is interrogated and Blackness is structural.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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He was asked to be the signal-caller, and that responsibility seemed to hinder his ability to read and react.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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At just 18 months old, he was cast as baby Toby in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth, after the filmmaker asked the Frouds, who were already working on the film, if their infant could step into the role.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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To understand what makes the mRNA shots special, the researchers examined blood and tissue samples and found that the COVID shots appeared to activate the innate immune system — a fundamental, early-warning defense mechanism that alerts other parts of the immune system to prepare for an attack.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Their study shows that while some planets are destroyed during the early post-main sequence phase, Earth is likely safer than the close-in giant planets examined.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The attorney general used the same tactic when Durbin quizzed her about a July memo from her department announcing no new information had been found in its Epstein files.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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The exec was later quizzed why HBO Max Spain had not yet leaned into any of its more successful docs or doc series and expanded them.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After a day of hiking or horseback riding across the pampas, guests gather for hearty Chilean meals of spit-roasted lamb and chargrilled steaks and pisco sours by the fire.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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For a fun twist, stir in diced jalapeños, roasted red peppers, or caramelized onions before baking.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When the deputy questioned Rustrian, the scuffle began, the source told CBS.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Stokes recently came under fire after several viral social media posts questioned her legal qualifications and reported connection to Second Chance Services, a mental health and addiction clinic in Charlotte.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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
Cite this Entry
“Grilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilled. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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