as in cross-examination
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as in interrogating
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 asking
to put a question or questions to
grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend
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Recent Examples of grilling
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
For extra crispy edges, butterfly them before grilling.
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Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
The warehouse giant is stocked with must-have seasonal items, from grilling accessories and items to outdoor entertaining essentials.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
The Butchers Gourmet Honey Jalapeño Chicken Thighs The Butcher's Gourmet Honey Jalapeño Chicken Thighs combine sweet honey flavor with a spicy jalapeño kick for an easy grilling option.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Thanks to their abrasive texture, coffee grounds also make an effective scrub for cleaning kitchen or garden items, or tidying up your barbecue after an evening of grilling.
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Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Save on summer kitchen essentials like this Stanley tumbler to keep water ice cold all day, a digital meat thermometer for grilling season, and a Ninja blender to make your favorite smoothies.
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Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
On Wednesday evenings, the plaza fills with stalls grilling citrusy and spicy chicken kelaguen with red rice alongside vendors selling handmade crafts.
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David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Use caution with equipment, vehicles and open flames, and check local fire restrictions before grilling or starting any fire outdoors.
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Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Corn remains one of our favorite ways to enjoy summer’s bounty, whether grilling the cobs whole and serving with plenty of salt or simply sautéing the kernels in copious amounts of butter.
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Staff Author,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
Wahlberg also recommended not overcomplicating things when grilling at home.
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Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Savitt spent days grilling Musk on the stand, seemingly taking advantage of his prior experience as Musk’s lawyer to get under Musk’s skin.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
Figueira starts by grilling the beef over charcoal and wood until the fat cap renders into something approaching gold.
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Heide Brandes,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
Vasquez and fellow progressive Commissioners Alma Anaya and Tara Stamps all voted no after grilling Dart’s staff about potential loopholes to those data protections, how ever-changing tech capabilities would be monitored and how the contract was awarded.
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A.d. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
No awkward scrums with the media grilling him about a slump Saturday morning ahead of Game 3 of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena.
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Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
Then all that's left is seasoning your tenderloin and grilling it to perfection in about 30 minutes.
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Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Noun
Drones, large coolers or coolers on wheels, glass containers, alcohol, grilling and pets are prohibited.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
For extra crispy edges, butterfly them before grilling.
—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 June 2026
The warehouse giant is stocked with must-have seasonal items, from grilling accessories and items to outdoor entertaining essentials.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
The Butchers Gourmet Honey Jalapeño Chicken Thighs The Butcher's Gourmet Honey Jalapeño Chicken Thighs combine sweet honey flavor with a spicy jalapeño kick for an easy grilling option.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Thanks to their abrasive texture, coffee grounds also make an effective scrub for cleaning kitchen or garden items, or tidying up your barbecue after an evening of grilling.
—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Save on summer kitchen essentials like this Stanley tumbler to keep water ice cold all day, a digital meat thermometer for grilling season, and a Ninja blender to make your favorite smoothies.
—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
On Wednesday evenings, the plaza fills with stalls grilling citrusy and spicy chicken kelaguen with red rice alongside vendors selling handmade crafts.
—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Use caution with equipment, vehicles and open flames, and check local fire restrictions before grilling or starting any fire outdoors.
—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
Don’t forget to add these popular accessories to your cart so Dad can start grilling right away.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Corn remains one of our favorite ways to enjoy summer’s bounty, whether grilling the cobs whole and serving with plenty of salt or simply sautéing the kernels in copious amounts of butter.
—
Staff Author,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
Wahlberg also recommended not overcomplicating things when grilling at home.
—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Savitt spent days grilling Musk on the stand, seemingly taking advantage of his prior experience as Musk’s lawyer to get under Musk’s skin.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
Figueira starts by grilling the beef over charcoal and wood until the fat cap renders into something approaching gold.
—
Heide Brandes,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
Vasquez and fellow progressive Commissioners Alma Anaya and Tara Stamps all voted no after grilling Dart’s staff about potential loopholes to those data protections, how ever-changing tech capabilities would be monitored and how the contract was awarded.
—
A.d. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
No awkward scrums with the media grilling him about a slump Saturday morning ahead of Game 3 of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena.
—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
Then all that's left is seasoning your tenderloin and grilling it to perfection in about 30 minutes.
—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilling
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During aggressive cross-examination of ATF agents, Haney peppered them with questions about what steps were taken to protect the integrity of the site of the Lachman fire.
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Defense attorney Michael Burt had argued a video deposition prosecutors conducted with a key witness is hearsay evidence and should not be admissible, as the witness could not be subject to cross-examination.
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That separation allows teams to focus on interrogating problems rather than defending people.
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Investigators sat across from nearly every young child at Skyline – many of whose nascent, swinging legs could not yet reach the ground from their chairs – interrogating them over their missing classmate.
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The warning came after a key naval information group had proposed alternative shipping corridors on Saturday, asking shipowners to consider transiting the strait along the southern route with their transponder signals on.
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The luxury market typically tops out in the $30-million to $40-million range in Orange County, though some properties are aiming higher, including a San Juan Capistrano ranch asking $85 million and an 11,500-square-foot mansion in Newport Coast listed for $68 million.
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Councilwoman Deborah Peoples hosted a Mosier Valley Community meeting at Texas Star Conference Center in Euless on Wednesday evening to provide an update on the progress and plans for Mosier Valley Park, which has faced delays and funding challenges since 2014.
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Those also include new regulations on mail-in voting that are likewise facing legal challenges.
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Conservative critics seized upon those allegations, accusing Hosseini of exerting outsized influence over UF’s presidential search process and questioning whether trustees had exercised independent judgment in selecting Bell.
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What immediately followed that bright June day were dark months marred by the state’s largest criminal investigation in history coming up empty, police questioning second graders for new leads and mounting legal battles among the Horman family grappling with utter devastation.
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Prosecutors spent the start of George’s testimony quizzing him on the organizational structure of the sheriff’s office, as well as how internal affairs investigations play out.
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The Tennessee Titans went back to the streets quizzing random people in their schedule reveal in a twist to the team’s 2023 schedule reveal.
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Ippei Naoi | Getty Images Investors continue to rely on professional financial advisers for their final investment decisions, even as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in the initial stages of research, according to a survey by HSBC.
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Americans are more likely than not to favor religious expression in public schools, though most agree participation should be voluntary, a national survey has found.
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During the quantum program, Dash worked with Flores and another member of the cohort to develop a project examining how quantum computing could be used to detect the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Start by examining the leaves.
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“Grilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilling. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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