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

Inflation and interest rates will be the focus of lawmakers’ grilling. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

To prepare trout, Walker suggests grilling, baking, or pan-searing it with simple seasonings like lemon, herbs, or garlic. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 July 2026

California Beaches notes that grilling or frying can enhance the fish's flavor while preserving its moisture. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Across the country, summer marks the start of grilling season, with backyard barbecues and all-beef burgers and brats considered a warm-weather staple. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Do flip your burgers only once, halfway through grilling time. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Verb

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

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