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
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
July 4, 2026, marks America's 250th birthday, and to celebrate, companies are offering deals and freebies throughout the holiday weekend on everything from groceries and grilling essentials to coffee and sweet treats.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Newest to the world of techy adaptations of old-school techniques is the biggest name in charcoal grilling, Weber.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Use foil packets, grill baskets, or skewers to simplify grilling and prevent veggies from falling through grates.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Love seeing the grilling episodes of our brethren here, so adding some of my own - my version of surf & turf from our vacation condo here in Clearwater Beach, FL.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Ideal for grilling or baking, these skewers are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at barbecues or family dinners.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
The Weber Smokey Joe 14-Inch Charcoal Grill is an affordable and portable option for small parties, July Fourth campouts or other on-the-go grilling opportunities.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
His goal with grilling isn’t to get nice grill marks, but this form of cooking is about imparting the flavor of the fire into the food.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
29 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
But so far, shoppers don't appear willing to abandon their summer grilling traditions.
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Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
July 4, 2026, marks America's 250th birthday, and to celebrate, companies are offering deals and freebies throughout the holiday weekend on everything from groceries and grilling essentials to coffee and sweet treats.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Newest to the world of techy adaptations of old-school techniques is the biggest name in charcoal grilling, Weber.
—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Use foil packets, grill baskets, or skewers to simplify grilling and prevent veggies from falling through grates.
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Love seeing the grilling episodes of our brethren here, so adding some of my own - my version of surf & turf from our vacation condo here in Clearwater Beach, FL.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Ideal for grilling or baking, these skewers are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at barbecues or family dinners.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
The Weber Smokey Joe 14-Inch Charcoal Grill is an affordable and portable option for small parties, July Fourth campouts or other on-the-go grilling opportunities.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
His goal with grilling isn’t to get nice grill marks, but this form of cooking is about imparting the flavor of the fire into the food.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
29 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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Earlier in the cross-examination, Genard, the district's attorney, focused on Maluchnik's time as Superintendent of Wilkinsburg's school district.
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Reinhardt’s testimony resumed with cross-examination after a break for lunch.
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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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The video ends with the woman remaining at the scene until Broward Sheriff's Office deputies arrived and detained her for questioning.
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This can be especially true for LGBTQ+ youth looking for support, teens questioning their identity, or young people whose religious, political or social views differ from those of their parents.
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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 4 Jul. 2026.
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