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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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
This mom-and-pop shop grills pork and chicken Filipino barbecue on skewers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
The also returning Blue Moon Burger Bash, hosted by Rachael Ray and Brooklyn Beckham and presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats, grills up the best burgers across NYC’s five boroughs.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
During the early 2000s, Paul Wall and his business partner Johnny Dang picked up where Famous Eddie left off and took the gold grill to another level, with the duo still being the go-to jewelers for custom grills nearly two decades later.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Then a game changing innovation came in the form of backyard gas grills.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Clean and degrease grills and smokers after each use and, if possible, store them inside.
—C. A. Bridges, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Plus, up to 40% off at Lowe’s with deals on grills, appliances and more.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Check out our list of other grills, most of which are on sale for Labor Day.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
SLFs typically lay the eggs on surfaces such as trees but will also leave behind egg masses on bricks, stones, fences, grills, and vehicles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Pans that withstand extreme temperatures also work on grills or in pizza ovens.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Tap the Discover tab to access how-to articles on things like indirect grilling and searing, or to shop for Current grills and griddles.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Flank steak grills beautifully and offers natural temperature variation across the cut for different preferences.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
This mom-and-pop shop grills pork and chicken Filipino barbecue on skewers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
The also returning Blue Moon Burger Bash, hosted by Rachael Ray and Brooklyn Beckham and presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats, grills up the best burgers across NYC’s five boroughs.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
During the early 2000s, Paul Wall and his business partner Johnny Dang picked up where Famous Eddie left off and took the gold grill to another level, with the duo still being the go-to jewelers for custom grills nearly two decades later.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Even though thousands of cheesesteaks are now flying off grills and into customers’ hands daily, Big Dave’s multimillion-dollar success was anything but meteoric.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Then a game changing innovation came in the form of backyard gas grills.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Clean and degrease grills and smokers after each use and, if possible, store them inside.
—C. A. Bridges, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Plus, up to 40% off at Lowe’s with deals on grills, appliances and more.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Check out our list of other grills, most of which are on sale for Labor Day.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
SLFs typically lay the eggs on surfaces such as trees but will also leave behind egg masses on bricks, stones, fences, grills, and vehicles.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Pans that withstand extreme temperatures also work on grills or in pizza ovens.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Tap the Discover tab to access how-to articles on things like indirect grilling and searing, or to shop for Current grills and griddles.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grills
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Pierre Michel Jean’s TTFF title Oblivion interrogates anti-Blackness in Dominican society.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Made in Africa is a monthly column by Rolling Stone staff writer Mankaprr Conteh that celebrates and interrogates the lives, concerns, and innovations of cultural workers of the African diaspora from their vantage point.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
23 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection asks guests needing special assistance, including those who use supplemental oxygen or have a hearing impairment, to contact the company ahead of time to make proper accommodations.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The act asks the courts to force the DOE to disclose all the relevant records involved with the preparation of the report, and to cease relying on it for any regulatory actions.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Zarutska was stabbed in Charlotte’s South End, a neighborhood transformed into an area of high-end apartments, restaurants, shops and breweries — fueled by the 2007 debut of the light rail system.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Other big stories ➤ Maricopa County health inspectors recently visited more than 1,430 restaurants across the Valley.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In her podcast, the high school senior grapples with her family's history and questions her own national identity.—
Steve Drummond,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Broadway revival of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club is ending its run almost a month early amid health struggles for its star and a lawsuit that questions what the production has been doing with its money.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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Addresses that shuttered last year are already occupied with new tenants, the turnkey transition opening new doors for diners.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Once again, rumore rules over all, to the amusement of the diners.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment, Law & Order examines the criminal justice system and tells the stories of the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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In his brilliant book A Little Devil in America, Hanif Abdurraqib examines how Black performance is woven into the fabric of American life and culture—adored, abhorred, exploited, commodified, appropriated.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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Small, but mighty, there are plenty of amazing places to stay on the island like the all-inclusive Resorts World Bimini, a 750-acre beachfront resort featuring 305 rooms, two pools, 10 restaurants, cafes, and bars, and a 10,000-square-foot casino.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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The program launch was accompanied by the opening of new cafes and dining halls at West Valley and Mission colleges.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chrissy Teigen stepped into one of fall’s clearest color stories this week, pairing Tom Ford’s Satin Eva d’Orsay pumps with a monochrome look in New York on Tuesday.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Victor Sanchez pumps gas into his truck on August 28, 2025, in Mill Valley, California.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Grills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grills. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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