Synonyms of grilling

grilling 1 of 2

noun

as in cross-examination

Related Words

• cross-examination
• challenge
• survey
• quiz
• questionnaire
• poll
• hearing
• rehearing
• interrogation
• reinvestigation
• question
• inspection
• going-over
• query
• soul-searching
• diagnosis
• trial
• self-examination
• questionary
• audit
• research
• investigation
• self-reflection
• self-scrutiny
• self-questioning
• probing
• feeler
• probe
• checkup
• exploration
• inquiry
• self-exploration
• inquisition
• examination
• quest
• study
• probation
• delving
• inquest
• disquisition
• check
• examen

grilling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of grill

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrogating
• questioning
• examining
• quizzing
• pumping
• catechizing
• querying
• sweating
• picking the brains of
• debriefing
• cross-examining
• giving the third degree to
• harassing
• pestering
• hounding
• cross-questioning
• annoying
• canvassing
• polling

2

as in asking

to put a question or questions to

grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• asking
• interrogating
• questioning
• quizzing
• querying
• inquiring (of)
• catechizing
• examining
• pumping
• cross-examining
• surveying
• bombarding
• cross-questioning
• besieging
• polling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• responding
• answering
• replying
• observing
• avoiding
• commenting
• remarking
• retorting
• rejoining
• ducking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grilling

Noun

Vibrant and detailed illustrations map out the way, from a section about grilling equipment to an overview of Korean herbs. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Without recounting every amusing or harrowing detail, a good deal of interactive psychological grilling ensued. — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Holiday weekends such as the Fourth of July often bring an influx of non-Latino customers searching for grilling meats and competitive prices. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Just after Patel’s Senate grilling, the Dons faced off against the Swayzes in the championship again. — Richie McGinniss, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Another kebab riffs on dombeh, or lamb tail fat, sometimes layered with skewered meats to render during grilling. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Joshi also received a grilling by the justices over when a decision by the Air Force could be challenged. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026

After a series of patio grilling nights spent feeding his friends, Hassan came across a former pizza parlor in Bushwick. — Maryam Jillani, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Outside are a pool with lion fountains, a lounge area, and a grilling station. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026

Verb

Nick Digrindakis of Naperville was grilling meat at the fest and, like many others helping out at the festival, has a long history with the church. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

The record to beat for most people grilling simultaneously was 2,220, set in Japan's Ishigaki City in 2023. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Gianmarco does live up to his Simon Cowell role as the panel’s resident skeptic, though Kumail is also an exacting judge, repeatedly grilling or scoffing at the players and even fact-checking them. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

No wonder some people swear that grilling salmon on a cedar plank is the best way to cook it. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026

This, of course included the family’s annual summer trips to Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where the royals enjoying hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities, including grilling up their own meals. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Here are some ways to reduce your exposure to harmful compounds when grilling. — Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

There are lots of art galleries and cafés, lines of stallholders grilling fish and a wonderfully relaxed ambience as well as a medina that is small enough to explore independently. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Facing a beef shortage, cooks can stretch their dollars by grilling chicken or pork instead, economists said. — Tom Polansek, USA Today, 2 July 2026