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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
Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Do not use generators or grills inside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Use space heaters safely, and never operate generators or grills indoors.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Do not use generators or grills inside.
—Brandi D. Addison, Florida Times-Union, 15 Jan. 2026
Yoo Man-su (Lee Byung-hun) happily grills eels for his family on a lovely summer day.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
This Chapman Highway landmark, a staple for almost 50 years in Knoxville, grills a good steak.
—Liz Schubauer, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
Their rapport seems solid at a glance, though Liz’s best friend still grills her about the relationship.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
Ladd appears as a titular host of the The Marilyn Levens Starlight Celebrity Show, a gossipy figure who grills Nikki.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Amenities include full kitchens or kitchenettes, fire pits, and outdoor decks with gas grills.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Do not use generators or grills inside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
The beach offers plenty of parking and a wide range of amenities that put it among the best family beaches in Florida, including concession stands, picnic areas with grills, cabana rentals, beach wheelchairs, and kiteboard equipment rentals and lessons.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Texas officials said some of the deaths in the 2021 ice storm were due to carbon monoxide poisoning as people sought warmth from cars and outdoor grills.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Do not use generators or grills inside.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Never use generators, grills, or camp stoves indoors due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Do not use generators or grills inside as carbon monoxide poisoning can result.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Do not use generators or grills inside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Use space heaters safely, and never operate generators or grills indoors.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Do not use generators or grills inside.
—Brandi D. Addison, Florida Times-Union, 15 Jan. 2026
Yoo Man-su (Lee Byung-hun) happily grills eels for his family on a lovely summer day.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
This Chapman Highway landmark, a staple for almost 50 years in Knoxville, grills a good steak.
—Liz Schubauer, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
Their rapport seems solid at a glance, though Liz’s best friend still grills her about the relationship.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
Ladd appears as a titular host of the The Marilyn Levens Starlight Celebrity Show, a gossipy figure who grills Nikki.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Never use ovens, stovetops, or outdoor grills to heat your home.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Amenities include full kitchens or kitchenettes, fire pits, and outdoor decks with gas grills.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Do not use generators or grills inside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
The beach offers plenty of parking and a wide range of amenities that put it among the best family beaches in Florida, including concession stands, picnic areas with grills, cabana rentals, beach wheelchairs, and kiteboard equipment rentals and lessons.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Texas officials said some of the deaths in the 2021 ice storm were due to carbon monoxide poisoning as people sought warmth from cars and outdoor grills.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Do not use generators or grills inside.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Never use generators, grills, or camp stoves indoors due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Do not use generators or grills inside as carbon monoxide poisoning can result.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grills
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Engage with art that interrogates identity and civic belonging.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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While on a date, Tess inadvertently stumbles into one of Alex’s sets — which spikily interrogates why their romance fell apart.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Dec. 2025
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The measure also asks voters to approve the creation of an oversight group that would monitor where the money goes.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Some asks, like requiring immigration officers to wear body cameras, appear to enjoy bipartisan support.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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Here are 14 restaurants, bars and a brewery with daily or late-night happy hour deals north of State Route 56.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lively conversations peal out from the many restaurants, cafés, and lounges where locals and visitors mingle late into the night.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Market questions Another important factor has been a wobbly stock market this year, Friday’s massive rally notwithstanding.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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The petition, by Miami-Dade County resident Elizabeth Pines and Broward County resident Eugene Pettis, also questions DeSantis’ directive to Secretary of State Cord Byrd, which included a delay in Congressional qualifying from the week of April 20 to June 8 to June 12.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jinya Ramen Bar Ladle of Love special Jinya Ramen Bar diners can get two bowls of ramen for $28 every Tuesday throughout February.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant Week is a great opportunity for restaurants to draw in new diners and serve their best dishes to more people.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In Generation, Mehraneh Salimian’s documentary Memories of a Window examines the crackdown on student protests in Iran.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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While the analysis examines the impact of slowing growth in 2026, the issue could have long-term ramifications on everything from the strength of the Social Security system to job opportunities for younger workers.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week at a photo call in London, Robbie also dipped her toe into the late 1700s by way of a John Galliano brocade frock coat styled with a black mini skirt, thigh-high scarlet red stockings and satin Manolo Blahnik pumps.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Research has long shown that a constantly percolating stress response strains practically every body part, particularly your heart, which pumps harder and faster to ready you for action.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Grills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grills. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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