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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
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
Continue reading … POLITICS COVER-UP CLAIMS – Biden's former spokesman faces House Oversight grilling in autopen probe.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Labor Day weekend usually means grilling, lounging, and pretending to relax.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The grilling feature is also a hit, with reviewers praising how easily the grates can be moved and adjusted during cooking.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Steven Raichlen, grilling guru, cookbook author, and TV show host, says pork is particularly delicious with any marinade with a fruity component.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Over the past year, Made In has more than doubled the number of retailers carrying its products, now featured in over 550 locations, including Ace Hardware, which carries its outdoor grilling product.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
However, despite high prices, consumer demand for beef has yet to meaningfully slacken, especially with the summer grilling months.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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
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
Continue reading … POLITICS COVER-UP CLAIMS – Biden's former spokesman faces House Oversight grilling in autopen probe.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Labor Day weekend usually means grilling, lounging, and pretending to relax.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
The grilling feature is also a hit, with reviewers praising how easily the grates can be moved and adjusted during cooking.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Steven Raichlen, grilling guru, cookbook author, and TV show host, says pork is particularly delicious with any marinade with a fruity component.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Over the past year, Made In has more than doubled the number of retailers carrying its products, now featured in over 550 locations, including Ace Hardware, which carries its outdoor grilling product.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
However, despite high prices, consumer demand for beef has yet to meaningfully slacken, especially with the summer grilling months.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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While occasional jealousy is natural, constant suspicion, interrogating whereabouts or pressuring the other person for explanations signals deeper trust issues.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the documentary jumps quickly between these stories without interrogating any of them in close detail.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thank you for asking about Pride Plays.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Don’t be surprised if people start asking you for your aesthetician’s phone number in two months.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Justice Scalia, writing for the Court in Crawford, made clear that cross-examination is required regardless of whether a statement is deemed reliable by a judge.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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After six days of deliberation, a 12-member jury found Patterson guilty, despite her protestations of innocence during days of cross-examination on the witness stand.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to the New York Times, this individual was the second person detained and later released by law enforcement authorities after questioning.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the Prime Minister’s absence has left British Jews questioning whether this government is serious about confronting the hatred consuming our country.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Think of the senators quizzing Mark Zuckerberg on what Facebook is.—
Eliza Strickland,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 June 2018
Noun
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This online presence includes social media platforms used for propaganda, communication and recruitment, creating a challenge for governments and platforms alike to manage the spread of extremist content in hopes of preventing potential violence.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Having spent years working tirelessly in pursuit of greatness for himself, transitioning into a leadership mindset proved to be a challenge.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For those feeling especially upset over this video, Anderson recommends examining those feelings and channeling them in healthy, productive ways.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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To find an exoplanet, the most successful methods have leveraged examining the light from a star that might house them.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike other customer satisfaction surveys, the Airline Quality Rating exclusively uses government data that airlines must report monthly.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Master’s degree holders have long dominated the returnee landscape, accounting for nearly 80% of all returnees last year, according to an annual survey by Zhilian Zhaopin, a leading recruitment platform in China.—
Joyce Jiang,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Grilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilling. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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