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

Stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling, or broiling food, and remain nearby when simmering, baking, or roasting. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026

The building also has a fitness center, pet wash, grilling gazebos and a large community lounge, Boulware said. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

In addition to a pool with an inset spa, the resort-like grounds host an entertaining pavilion anchored by a pizza oven, bar, and grilling station, as well as a mini-golf course and putting area. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2026

If the Rays won, Johnsonville would be sending 400,000 bratwursts to Tampa Bay for victory grilling. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2026

The outdoor dining space is great for summertime grilling, but the full kitchen indoors is a delight to work in. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026

This is why the American Heart Association recommends avoiding open flames and high temperatures while grilling. — Laura Bradley, HEALTH, 17 Oct. 2026

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

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

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