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

Gloves combine heavy-duty heat resistance with a flexible, comfortable fit for grilling, smoking, cooking and handling hot equipment. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

But, shortly after Greenspan retired in 2006, the great financial crisis of 2007-08 destroyed his reputation, and Democratic senators hauled him up to Capitol Hill for a grilling. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Nothing says summer like grilling, and with zucchini in season, this zucchini with mozzarella recipe is the perfect way to add veggies to the bbq. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Use them to cover a cracked deck, upgrade a front porch, create a barefoot-friendly walkway around a hot tub or pool, or even define a dedicated grilling station that’s easy to sweep clean. — Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

The final scene shows the Bowden family grilling in that same backyard on a sunny day, seemingly happy with Max no longer tormenting them. — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

For most proteins and vegetables, grilling, baking, poaching, roasting, and steaming preserve nutrients while adding little to no additional fat or calories. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 28 July 2026

After a research trip to Texas steakhouses, Clark switched his kitchen from broiler to hardwood grilling, drawing inspiration from Gallagher’s Steakhouse in New York, his favorite, which cooks over hickory. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

This was no grilling, though, as the Italian set out his thoughts on the new job and sidestepped any tricky questions with the aid of a wide smile. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Verb

Senator Van Hollen, one of the senators grilling Pete Hegseth this week. — ABC News, 26 July 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

Generously brush vegetables with olive oil or melted butter before grilling to prevent sticking. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026

In the video above, Cimarusti shares a few of his tried-and-tested techniques for grilling a filet of fish. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 29 June 2026

Don’t forget to add these popular accessories to your cart so Dad can start grilling right away. — 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