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as in interrogates
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 asks
to put a question or questions to
grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend
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as in restaurants
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
headed down to the local bar and grill for a beer and a burger
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Recent Examples of grills
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Tacos Cometa’s brick-and-mortar evolution is kiosk-order casual, but the aproned crew grills and plates with the focus of an elite fine dining team.
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Allecia Vermillion,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
Funga Farm's crops, meanwhile, end up in some of Copenhagen's best restaurants, including ARK, a famous vegan restaurant that grills and serves Cometta's oyster mushrooms as a tasty entree.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
This chicken grills up juicy and deeply flavorful thanks to both the char the basting sauce helps create and the savory poultry seasoning in the mix.
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Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Continue reading … ROUGH ENDORSEMENT — CNBC host grills Elizabeth Warren on rallying with controversial Senate hopeful.
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FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Store grills inside a garage or shed.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
During my sailing, the chefs did open-air barbecues on two nights, working with Big Green Egg grills on the top deck, grilling fresh Atlantic prawns and tender steaks, and also cracking open fresh oysters.
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Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
Gas grills This Weber Spirit E-325 propane gas grill features a powerful Sear Zone with Boost Burners, Snap-Jet Ignition, precise temperature control, fold-down side tables and compatibility with Weber Works accessories for a customizable grilling setup.
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ABC News,
4 Feb. 2026
Claire Savage,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
The 88 apartments in the Metropolitan are 91% rented, according to a listing for the property by the Zacuto Group, which also touts its roof deck with pool, fitness center and barbecue grills.
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Amenities will include a fitness center, dog park, fire pits and grills, free parking, EV charging stations and a 1-mile walking trail.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
The property is ideal for groups, families, and those seeking longer stays, thanks to spacious suites outfitted with full kitchens, separate living areas, and private balconies with gas grills.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.
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Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The 19 acres in Jackson Park feature a big playground and a track field, with outdoor grills for use by picnickers.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Obama Presidential Center picnic area The center also offers picnic areas with several outdoor grills.
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Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
Benji’s father is a volatile patriarch who grills during blizzards and hits him for failing to manfully respond to a classmate’s racist slight.
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Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Tacos Cometa’s brick-and-mortar evolution is kiosk-order casual, but the aproned crew grills and plates with the focus of an elite fine dining team.
—
Allecia Vermillion,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
Funga Farm's crops, meanwhile, end up in some of Copenhagen's best restaurants, including ARK, a famous vegan restaurant that grills and serves Cometta's oyster mushrooms as a tasty entree.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
This chicken grills up juicy and deeply flavorful thanks to both the char the basting sauce helps create and the savory poultry seasoning in the mix.
—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Continue reading … ROUGH ENDORSEMENT — CNBC host grills Elizabeth Warren on rallying with controversial Senate hopeful.
—
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Store grills inside a garage or shed.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
During my sailing, the chefs did open-air barbecues on two nights, working with Big Green Egg grills on the top deck, grilling fresh Atlantic prawns and tender steaks, and also cracking open fresh oysters.
—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
Gas grills This Weber Spirit E-325 propane gas grill features a powerful Sear Zone with Boost Burners, Snap-Jet Ignition, precise temperature control, fold-down side tables and compatibility with Weber Works accessories for a customizable grilling setup.
—
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.
—
Claire Savage,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
The 88 apartments in the Metropolitan are 91% rented, according to a listing for the property by the Zacuto Group, which also touts its roof deck with pool, fitness center and barbecue grills.
—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Amenities will include a fitness center, dog park, fire pits and grills, free parking, EV charging stations and a 1-mile walking trail.
—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
The property is ideal for groups, families, and those seeking longer stays, thanks to spacious suites outfitted with full kitchens, separate living areas, and private balconies with gas grills.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.
—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The 19 acres in Jackson Park feature a big playground and a track field, with outdoor grills for use by picnickers.
—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Obama Presidential Center picnic area The center also offers picnic areas with several outdoor grills.
—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grills
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Barragán originally set out to find the man who scammed his mother by posing as a handsome American soldier, but now interrogates four of these young men, illuminating their psychological tactics, economic hardships and moral dilemmas.
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Advent has effectively digitized its own intellectual history — its wins, its misses, its assumptions — and turned it into a live analytical layer that interrogates every new deal that comes before the committee.
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The Virgo moon asks you to focus on the small tasks.
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One approach asks experts to inspect the uncertainty once.
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Lovability was scored based on factors like the quality and quantity of venues such as restaurants, arts and entertainment sites, museums, outdoor experiences and nightlife.
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Travelers can also expect new restaurants and technology designed to make airport stays more efficient and enjoyable.
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Someone who questions burnout culture may be perceived as less committed.
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President again questions election results In the first round, Cepeda earned 41% of the vote, while de la Espriella garnered 44%, according to official results.
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Stepping out of a restaurant onto the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, as diners sit at street tables, the shooter pulls out a gun and fires on his targets from behind.
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The homey space seats a handful of diners at a counter wrapped around the open kitchen where Chef Hayato Kojima works wonders.
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The presentation, led by Fran Offenhauser, examines the boulevard’s historic core, its architectural evolution and the preservation challenges facing Hollywood today.
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The film examines ambition, identity, gender, and cultural exchange through the sport’s long-running ties between Britain and China.
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For Day 5 at Ascot Racecourse, the royal wore the same Eliot Zed pumps from the day before.
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The Griz constantly pumps the rod to get his bait darting forward and then dropping back.
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“Grills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grills. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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