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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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as in asking
to put a question or questions to
grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend
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as in cross-examination
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Recent Examples of grilling
Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Residents can use the community room and its kitchenette, the outdoor playground and the grilling patio and tables.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Burgers on Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, Friday pizza nights and grilling fish or steak when the cravings hit.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
In the wake of the very public grilling of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky and South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, a trip to the White House holds new trepidation for world leaders.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Peak summer grilling season may be behind us, but the cost of ground beef is still trending up.
—Claire Malon, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
After Stefanik's viral grilling of Hochul in a congressional hearing, a debate between the two would be almost unfair, but must-see viewing.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, with the book’s contents already public, Starmer stood up for his weekly grilling by the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, at Prime Minister’s Questions.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
Outdoors, there are three separate garden terraces, with one above the garage providing a prime location for grilling and alfresco dining.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Jeff Chang
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Hearings took place on Capitol Hill this week, with members of Congress grilling Patel on the contents of the files and why more information was not publicly released.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Try grilling it, stir-frying it with vegetables, or adding it to stews.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
While some were grilling burgers and dogs, nearly 1,000 others marched downtown on Labor Day.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
In that role, Renner took an active part in blocking Santa Ono from becoming the University of Florida’s president, with Renner grilling Ono on his views on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
To her, grilling it on her indoor kitchen grill — similar to Mangin’s but half the size — was a no-brainer.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Different regions of the world have their methods of barbecuing, ranging from grilling over an open flame and rotisserie-style cooking to smoking meat in an underground fire pit.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
He was also heard grilling Bill Belichick at Patriots press conferences.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Similar to grilling fruit, roasting fruit caramelizes the natural sugars, resulting in a deeper flavor.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Residents can use the community room and its kitchenette, the outdoor playground and the grilling patio and tables.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Burgers on Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, Friday pizza nights and grilling fish or steak when the cravings hit.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
In the wake of the very public grilling of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky and South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, a trip to the White House holds new trepidation for world leaders.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Peak summer grilling season may be behind us, but the cost of ground beef is still trending up.
—Claire Malon, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
After Stefanik's viral grilling of Hochul in a congressional hearing, a debate between the two would be almost unfair, but must-see viewing.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, with the book’s contents already public, Starmer stood up for his weekly grilling by the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, at Prime Minister’s Questions.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
Outdoors, there are three separate garden terraces, with one above the garage providing a prime location for grilling and alfresco dining.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
The men spent hours grilling Ali on his position, then emerged to face the press.
—Jeff Chang
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Hearings took place on Capitol Hill this week, with members of Congress grilling Patel on the contents of the files and why more information was not publicly released.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Try grilling it, stir-frying it with vegetables, or adding it to stews.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
While some were grilling burgers and dogs, nearly 1,000 others marched downtown on Labor Day.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
In that role, Renner took an active part in blocking Santa Ono from becoming the University of Florida’s president, with Renner grilling Ono on his views on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
To her, grilling it on her indoor kitchen grill — similar to Mangin’s but half the size — was a no-brainer.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Different regions of the world have their methods of barbecuing, ranging from grilling over an open flame and rotisserie-style cooking to smoking meat in an underground fire pit.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
He was also heard grilling Bill Belichick at Patriots press conferences.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilling
Verb
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Instead of letting our legs carry us aimlessly down the road with our minds interrogating every step, our thumbs pose too simple a question to which our smartphones are pleased to give us too simple an answer.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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Both sides have also carried out arbitrary detentions, with SAF interrogating and beating dozens of Christians in 2024 and 2025.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Confident in his abilities and comfortable with awkward silence, Counsell is constantly asking questions and gathering information.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many of the major talent agencies across New York and Los Angeles, including the likes of CAA, WME and UTA, were hit with a letter Tuesday asking agents and their clients to boycott the Surrey Hotel in New York City, at least for now.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Under cross-examination, Thames admitted that diagnosis had never been formally made before, and that LeMaistre’s previous records listed major depressive disorder instead.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The state medical examiner discussed possible strangulation, citing the belt, but acknowledged under cross-examination that telltale signs were not visible because the remains were burned and decomposed, according to court records.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The club’s former general manager Pierpaolo Marino then poured fuel on the fire by questioning whether Scott McTominay should have been pushed out to the left of midfield to make way for summer arrival De Bruyne.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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He also was sought for questioning in a child abuse case, Ferrell said.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Eyeball’s best moment so far this season was when the twerpy CEO was quizzing it on the next three numbers of pi.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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The study — NewsGuard tested 10 leading AI models, quizzing each of them about 10 narratives spreading online linked to current events that the company had determined to be false.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This presents a huge challenge to the body to circulate blood in the veins all the way back up to the heart with a pressure barely above zero.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dutch Bros is a challenge for police, Chief Chris Niehaus said.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This musical blends gospel and Motown with operatic stylings to illuminate the changing times of the Civil Rights era while examining social and familial issues still prevalent today.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The exhibition is devoted to examining modes of representation in different mediums where artists have addressed the concept of mourning, commemoration, and loss as a direct response to the national emergency of black grief.—
Simon Njami,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The research, conducted without her knowledge, was commissioned by a potential political rival, according to the person who carried out the opposition research, who asked for anonymity because the poll was a private survey.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Federal Reserve’s recent survey of farm financial conditions found that weaker income has reduced liquidity for farmers, boosting demand for financing.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Grilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilling. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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