as in cross-examination
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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
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2
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 Synonyms for grilling
Noun
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Cassie Takes the Stand for a Third Day to Face Cross-Examination 9 hr 57 min ago Ventura is back on the witness stand for a third consecutive day, and is facing cross-examination by Combs' attorneys.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
15 May 2025 -
During cross-examination, Brand made much of the mayhem of the scene as responding officers arrived.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Verb
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The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Purple One was not pleased when his band started asking questions.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The bail hearing in her challenge to her confinement came after a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration had until May 14 to comply with a district court's order to transfer Ozturk to immigration custody in Vermont.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 May 2025
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Multiple civil challenges are now pending in the courts.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.—
Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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At least 1 in 5 Americans have no emergency savings account, according to a March survey by WalletHub, the personal finance site.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Start With Validated Psychological Safety Surveys One of the most reliable ways to measure psychological safety is through validated survey tools.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Verb
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The military is examining options for soldiers to control the distribution of food limited to a minimum caloric amount necessary for survival, the person said.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
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The examining magistrate now has to decide what direction to give to the proceedings.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our ongoing research examines the optimal timing and frequency of in-lecture quizzes.—
Zohara Assadipour,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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Once activated, the recipient will complete their taste profile quiz to start getting personalized coffee deliveries.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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Another juror was asked about his questionnaire answer on drugs.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
6 May 2025
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Nearly 600 potential jurors filled out questionnaires as the court narrows the pool to 12 jurors and 6 alternates whom the parties feel can fairly and impartially render a verdict, despite the intense media spotlight on the case.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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“Grilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilling. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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