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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
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Gas grills require a bit more work.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 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
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Firefighters need basic quality-of-life amenities like mattresses, furniture, blackout curtains and barbecue grills, said Merritt Dyke, the president of Fifty for the Future, during a news conference held at Little Rock's Central Fire Station on South Chester Street.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
Several bars and grills in the Phoenix area are perfect for fans to watch Mercury games.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
These rodents can infest all aspects of a home, including the shed, garage, attic, or even lawnmowers, automobiles, and barbecue grills.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
The ship features more than 20 eateries, including the only Korean barbecue (which uses flameless grills) on the sea.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Many of the properties in the Juniper Holiday & Home lineup have loads of activities for families and couples on hand like pool tables, outdoor grills, access to the lake or swimming pools, or nearby hiking and walking trails.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
High winds can be damaging to people and property, so bring loose objects such as lawn furniture and garbage cans inside, and anchor items that will be unsafe to bring inside, like gas grills or propane tanks.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Tables have embedded grills where diners can cook their proteins.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
So how much do his diamond grills cost?
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Gas grills require a bit more work.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 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
Brown’s teammate, Xavier Worthy, has worn his grills on the field, too.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Firefighters need basic quality-of-life amenities like mattresses, furniture, blackout curtains and barbecue grills, said Merritt Dyke, the president of Fifty for the Future, during a news conference held at Little Rock's Central Fire Station on South Chester Street.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
Several bars and grills in the Phoenix area are perfect for fans to watch Mercury games.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
These rodents can infest all aspects of a home, including the shed, garage, attic, or even lawnmowers, automobiles, and barbecue grills.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
The ship features more than 20 eateries, including the only Korean barbecue (which uses flameless grills) on the sea.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Many of the properties in the Juniper Holiday & Home lineup have loads of activities for families and couples on hand like pool tables, outdoor grills, access to the lake or swimming pools, or nearby hiking and walking trails.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
High winds can be damaging to people and property, so bring loose objects such as lawn furniture and garbage cans inside, and anchor items that will be unsafe to bring inside, like gas grills or propane tanks.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Tables have embedded grills where diners can cook their proteins.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grills
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Also starring Denis O'Hare, Zachary Quinto, Sandra Bernhard, Isaac Powell, and Patti LuPone, NYC interrogates many thematic threads, but none more so than the illusion of control.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 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,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mark asks, who has been our best signing so far from this summer?—
Handbrake Off,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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As Leavitt leads me down the rabbit hole, the brothers exchange a look, and Matt half-jokingly asks Leavitt not to spoil the season.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stadium management specialist Legends — in which Sixth Street are majority shareholders — also partnered with Madrid to run the club’s retail operations and all the Bernabeu’s restaurants and bars.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Good flavor knows no boundaries, and Charlotte’s restaurants featuring authentic Hispanic and Latin American cuisine will make your mouth water.—
Loán Lake,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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No one questions the investment, no one questions the way Mayer went to the [Latin] Grammys.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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For Kayla, what began as a small favor has spiraled into a conflict that questions both friendship and personal boundaries.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This multiple-course educational dinner teaches diners about the local shellfish species and recreational and commercial lobster fishing.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Porta Blu, the restaurant at the Hotel Nia in Menlo Park, will take diners on a culinary trip to Sicily for its last Passport Dinner of 2025.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While several documentaries have been made about Rader, Borgman’s film examines the crimes through a new lens via Rader’s daughter, Kerri Rawson.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Goldman report also examines the risks and broader implications.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dining The Queen Elizabeth features over 10 restaurant and cafes, in addition to the high-end signature restaurant Britannia.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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Mornings in Palma are graciously slow, as residents start their days with an espresso (€2) at their local cafes, like Café Ca’n Salat in the old town.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The sculptural heel on the patent leather pumps measures around four inches, but Ferragamo also offers the style in a shorter version, with a kitten heel measuring two inches.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The sound pumps loud and clear enough to fill any room or outdoor hangout.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Grills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grills. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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