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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
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
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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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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Similarly, De Onkruidenier, artists-in-residence at the Sainsbury Centre, are based at Wolterton until September, creating work that interrogates ecological memory and environmental change.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Addario’s husband asks her to read a bedtime story to their young son.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Their case, which is being argued by the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia and Mountain State Justice, asks the court to force the Department of Health to follow the state code.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The versions also have two different release dates at McDonald's restaurants and will feature different toys.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those who rely on tip-sharing arrangements are covered—meaning, for example, that runners and bussers in restaurants that pool or split tips will qualify.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Marketing reports on volume, while sales questions the quality.—
Cameron Partridge,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Virgil van Dijk took the same action to get out of Southampton and nobody questions his attitude.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Plainly on the hunt for younger diners, Felss Masino succeeded mainly in alienating older ones.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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There were diners present, but none were injured, House said.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This film study examines several aspects of Cam Johnson’s passing repertoire.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The healthiest cities list examines access to fitness centers and health care professionals in a specific area alongside residents’ personal health.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Zermatt is compact, scenic, and blissfully free of traffic noise, so strolling between cafes, shops, and trailheads is half the fun.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Popular attractions in Reno include the National Automobile Museum, which houses more than 200 classic and vintage cars, and the Truckee River Walk, a scenic walk along the water with cafes and shops along the route.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Vince Camuto Sindree Pump If Roberts’ brown pointed-toe heels caught your eye, these Vince Camuto pumps showcase a similar aesthetic.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Victor Sanchez pumps gas into his truck at an Arco gas station on August 28, 2025, in Mill Valley, California.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Grills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grills. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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