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
David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
Perfect for grilling, these beef franks are a backyard party essential.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 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
After grilling, let the steak sit on a platter for 5 to 10 minutes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Nearby are picnic tables and a sprawling fruit and vegetable garden and cast-iron barbecue pits for grilling — Barack Obama would like you to use those in the summer.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
That means more teriyaki, more protein and more excuses for dad to skip grilling for once.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Weeknight grilling is absolutely possible—with the right recipe.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 June 2026
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
After grilling Woodward about his sources and coyly asking him about Deep Throat’s identity, Traylor’s Graham asked him if the truth about Watergate would ever be revealed.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Noun
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
Perfect for grilling, these beef franks are a backyard party essential.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 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
After grilling, let the steak sit on a platter for 5 to 10 minutes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
Nearby are picnic tables and a sprawling fruit and vegetable garden and cast-iron barbecue pits for grilling — Barack Obama would like you to use those in the summer.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
That means more teriyaki, more protein and more excuses for dad to skip grilling for once.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Weeknight grilling is absolutely possible—with the right recipe.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 June 2026
Verb
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
After grilling Woodward about his sources and coyly asking him about Deep Throat’s identity, Traylor’s Graham asked him if the truth about Watergate would ever be revealed.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilling
Noun
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Pino stared down Adams after cross-examination — and Adams stared back at him.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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During cross-examination, attorneys asked Thompson whether the historical data on the devices accounted for thousands of successful trips previously taken through the Cutter Bank channel.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The same instinct to accumulate without interrogating shows up everywhere.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Afterward, he was forced into a truck, where agents continued interrogating him after finding contacts linked to Argentine judicial agencies on his cellphone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Birding has gone fully mainstream in 2026, and millions of new converts are asking the same beginner questions.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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County staff, led by planning director Todd Smith, gave an extensive presentation during Tuesday’s meeting with supervisors periodically asking questions.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Finding a sandal that looks dressy, but is comfortable enough to walk miles in is a challenge.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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The challenge ahead is fundamentally different.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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According to the affidavit, investigators confronted Holmes with the surveillance video and witness statements during questioning.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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As Fujimori’s lead slowly widened in the past few days, Sánchez intensified his efforts to rally supporters, questioning the integrity of the vote review process and framing the dispute as a broader fight for democratic legitimacy.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The talk was impassioned and wide-ranging, with Wood, a longtime del Toro interlocutor, quizzing the filmmaker on everything from his childhood in Guadalajara, Mexico, to his passion for design and scrapbooking.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
Noun
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About 96 million Americans ages 16 and older identify as birders, roughly 37% of the US population, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2022 demographic and economic survey on birding, the most comprehensive study to date.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The finding, drawn from a study linking survey data on borrower beliefs to credit bureau records, puts a precise number on the financial damage inflicted by years of government policy whiplash on student debt.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Sports features prominently across day one, with JioStar sports and live experiences CEO Ishan Chatterjee examining sport as a platform for fandom, AI and commerce, followed by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta on cricket’s global expansion and La Liga president Javier Tebas on fan engagement and enforcement.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Federal investigators have arrived at Butler Memorial Airport to begin examining the plane crash that killed 12 people Sunday morning.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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