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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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as in cross-examination
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Recent Examples of grilling
FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Labor Day weekend usually means grilling, lounging, and pretending to relax.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The grilling feature is also a hit, with reviewers praising how easily the grates can be moved and adjusted during cooking.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Steven Raichlen, grilling guru, cookbook author, and TV show host, says pork is particularly delicious with any marinade with a fruity component.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Over the past year, Made In has more than doubled the number of retailers carrying its products, now featured in over 550 locations, including Ace Hardware, which carries its outdoor grilling product.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
However, despite high prices, consumer demand for beef has yet to meaningfully slacken, especially with the summer grilling months.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Since no protein cooks the same, and vegetables react tenderly to the flames, getting used to the nuances of grilling requires intimate knowledge of the grilling surface itself.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
But that’s not our Bobby, who may have inherited his dad’s talent for grilling but clearly got Peggy’s gift for psychoanalysis.
—Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Different regions of the world have their methods of barbecuing, ranging from grilling over an open flame and rotisserie-style cooking to smoking meat in an underground fire pit.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
He was also heard grilling Bill Belichick at Patriots press conferences.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Continue reading … POLITICS COVER-UP CLAIMS – Biden's former spokesman faces House Oversight grilling in autopen probe.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Labor Day weekend usually means grilling, lounging, and pretending to relax.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The grilling feature is also a hit, with reviewers praising how easily the grates can be moved and adjusted during cooking.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Steven Raichlen, grilling guru, cookbook author, and TV show host, says pork is particularly delicious with any marinade with a fruity component.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Over the past year, Made In has more than doubled the number of retailers carrying its products, now featured in over 550 locations, including Ace Hardware, which carries its outdoor grilling product.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
However, despite high prices, consumer demand for beef has yet to meaningfully slacken, especially with the summer grilling months.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Since no protein cooks the same, and vegetables react tenderly to the flames, getting used to the nuances of grilling requires intimate knowledge of the grilling surface itself.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
But that’s not our Bobby, who may have inherited his dad’s talent for grilling but clearly got Peggy’s gift for psychoanalysis.
—Genevieve Koski, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Different regions of the world have their methods of barbecuing, ranging from grilling over an open flame and rotisserie-style cooking to smoking meat in an underground fire pit.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
He was also heard grilling Bill Belichick at Patriots press conferences.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilling
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The local police — who were contacted by Licari’s and McKenny’s parents — began interrogating their fellow schoolmates, as well as McKenny’s cousin, up-ending their lives.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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They're barred from making disparaging remarks verbally or in writing and are prohibited from interrogating the children about what occurs with the other parent.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In that appeal, prosecutors are asking the Supreme Court to give them permission to appeal the order for a new trial, which prosecutors contend was improper.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Royal says that her uncle, Philip, Slough’s brother, is a solicitor in the UK and he’s written to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the UK, asking it to investigate their family's case with Swiss authorities.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Commission was also unimpressed by Jackson continuing to promote SPIS’ data around the location on the pitch and timing of Paqueta’s bookings during the game during cross-examination, despite the fact that the FA had abandoned this evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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In her final question on cross-examination, Donna Adelson’s attorney asked Wendi to confirm that anyone who was involved in Markel’s killing should be held responsible — including her.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The documentary, a small-town cyberbullying case that resulted in an FBI investigation, tells the topsy-turvy story in a way that leaves you questioning almost every person involved.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Leadership in the National Institute of Health questioning the use of mRNA vaccines (which include COVID vaccines).—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Think of the senators quizzing Mark Zuckerberg on what Facebook is.—
Eliza Strickland,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 June 2018
Noun
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Each phase requires different interception techniques because of its distinct challenges to missile defenses.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus chairman Bryan Strawser told the Washington Examiner that tens of thousands of AR-style rifles and accessories are already lawfully owned in Minnesota, and state-level bans on these items would likely not survive legal challenges.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shuoli Zhao, an assistant professor at University of Kentucky’s Department of Agricultural Economics, led a study that spent 13 years examining the nutritional content of ready-to-eat cereals marketed to children.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Initially, the county launched a study examining the prospect of tunnels 30- to 40-feet in diameter to transport excessive storm water into the Gulf of America, formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico, the report said.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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Further surveys followed along with two public consultations attracting 60,000 people.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two Michigan cities, Grand Rapids and Detroit, were listed among the nation's top retirement spots, according to a recent survey by a national personal financial company.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Grilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilling. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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