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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
If grilling, preheat grill to medium high (400° to 450°) on 1 side for two-zone cooking.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
To her credit, the director of the museum offered her resignation (it was declined) but got a good grilling by the French Senate.
—Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The case against Comey also has implications for Bondi, who faced a grilling on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Opt for boiling, steaming, grilling, roasting, slow cooking, pressure cooking, or air frying.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Similar to grilling fruit, roasting fruit caramelizes the natural sugars, resulting in a deeper flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Residents can use the community room and its kitchenette, the outdoor playground and the grilling patio and tables.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Amanda Leland, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Is Bunz Burgerz grilling up the best smash burger in the area?
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Prince William is grilling King Charles about where his allegiances lie.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2025
The men spent hours grilling Ali on his position, then emerged to face the press.
—Jeff Chang
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Try grilling it, stir-frying it with vegetables, or adding it to stews.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
While some were grilling burgers and dogs, nearly 1,000 others marched downtown on Labor Day.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
In that role, Renner took an active part in blocking Santa Ono from becoming the University of Florida’s president, with Renner grilling Ono on his views on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
To her, grilling it on her indoor kitchen grill — similar to Mangin’s but half the size — was a no-brainer.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Here, design details like DaVinci roofing and Arriscraft Walnut brick veneer accent the various structures alongside a large swimming pool and hot tub, a ping-pong pavilion, and a grilling area.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
If grilling, preheat grill to medium high (400° to 450°) on 1 side for two-zone cooking.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
To her credit, the director of the museum offered her resignation (it was declined) but got a good grilling by the French Senate.
—Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The case against Comey also has implications for Bondi, who faced a grilling on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Opt for boiling, steaming, grilling, roasting, slow cooking, pressure cooking, or air frying.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Similar to grilling fruit, roasting fruit caramelizes the natural sugars, resulting in a deeper flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Residents can use the community room and its kitchenette, the outdoor playground and the grilling patio and tables.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
October is National Seafood Month, and across the country Americans are digging into fish tacos, grilling salmon and peeling shrimp.
—Amanda Leland, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Is Bunz Burgerz grilling up the best smash burger in the area?
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
Prince William is grilling King Charles about where his allegiances lie.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2025
The men spent hours grilling Ali on his position, then emerged to face the press.
—Jeff Chang
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Try grilling it, stir-frying it with vegetables, or adding it to stews.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
While some were grilling burgers and dogs, nearly 1,000 others marched downtown on Labor Day.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
In that role, Renner took an active part in blocking Santa Ono from becoming the University of Florida’s president, with Renner grilling Ono on his views on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
To her, grilling it on her indoor kitchen grill — similar to Mangin’s but half the size — was a no-brainer.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilling
Noun
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During cross-examination, Zwerner’s attorney, Kevin Biniazan, questioned whether Parker should have taken more proactive steps after being told a specific student was reported to have a gun, rather than waiting for more information.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Under cross-examination on Thursday, Parker’s attorney inferred that Zwerner herself could or should have taken more decisive action against the gun-wielding youngster.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Police were interrogating Smith at the same time.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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There’s clearly some darkness beneath the surface, but Dispatch doesn’t seem interested in interrogating its premise in the same gratuitous ways shows like Invincible and The Boys are.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, as the show continues to capture audiences with a dramatization of one of the most notorious true crime cases in modern American history, the man responsible for the killings is asking viewers to consider watching with a skeptical mind.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Martinez joined Supervisor Jim Desmond in asking the board to make state funding for Proposition 36 a legislative priority.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Global capability centers have evolved far beyond tech support, but their growth presents challenges for multinationals and Indian cities alike.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, many share the White House's concern that the Nigerian leadership is failing to meet the scope of the challenges the country faces.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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He was extradited to Pennsylvania for questioning and when he was compelled to testify before a grand jury, Schrader invoked his Fifth Amendment right when asked about Carol Ann Dougherty's murder.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and co-workers questioning her worth.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Eyeball’s best moment so far this season was when the twerpy CEO was quizzing it on the next three numbers of pi.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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The study — NewsGuard tested 10 leading AI models, quizzing each of them about 10 narratives spreading online linked to current events that the company had determined to be false.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sherrill’s Narrow Lead Holds Across Most Polls Across 10 surveys conducted from late September to mid-October, Sherrill’s lead ranges from one to eight points, underscoring a competitive contest.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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But the anti-Mamdani vote is divided between Cuomo and Sliwa, who trails the former governor in available surveys.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But Parente claims he has been blocked from fully examining the vehicle since it was returned.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Blue Moon is the other side of the idiosyncratic-artist coin, examining not the airy start of something major but a man bereft of his best collaborator.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Grilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilling. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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