Synonyms of grills

grills 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of grill

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrogates
• questions
• examines
• pumps
• quizzes
• catechizes
• queries
• sweats
• picks the brains of
• gives the third degree to
• debriefs
• cross-examines
• canvasses
• cross-questions
• annoys
• harasses
• hounds
• pesters
• polls

2

as in asks

to put a question or questions to

grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• asks
• questions
• interrogates
• quizzes
• inquires (of)
• queries
• pumps
• catechizes
• cross-questions
• surveys
• examines
• bombards
• cross-examines
• polls
• besieges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• responds
• answers
• replies
• remarks
• observes
• retorts
• avoids
• comments
• rejoins
• ducks

grills

2 of 2

noun

plural of grill

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restaurants
• diners
• cafés
• eateries
• cafeterias
• caffs
• beaneries
• lunch counters
• snack bars
• taverns
• lunchrooms
• luncheonettes
• steak houses
• coffee shops
• pizzerias
• hash houses
• inns
• teahouses
• coffeehouses
• tea shops
• bars
• greasy spoons
• barrooms
• chophouses
• tearooms
• estaminets

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grills

Verb

Fielder grills Evans about this later in the film, explaining that receiving a portion of the film’s profits could jeopardize the integrity of the project and make the couple look deceitful. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026

McConnell-Johnson contacted Meagan Shamberger and the Babe’s street team — which serves up hot dogs during Chicago Sky away games and other events — to wrangle a pair of Blackstone grills into the back of a few pickup trucks. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

De Silva grills Radziwill about her connection, confirming that her castmate had never been to Epstein’s island. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

His inquisitiveness is a trait inherited from his father, who still grills Carpenter during breaks in tours. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026

The incident happened just three days after management at the property delivered letters to remind residents that grills and fireworks were banned on the premises, ABC 7 Chicago reported. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

The smoke, the char, the flavor—the reasons for cooking with live fire in the first place—are there in ways even the best pellet grills struggle to produce. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Carnivores should reserve a table at North, an upscale steakhouse that grills prime cuts over an open flame. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026

Old San Luis Barbecue Santa Maria-style barbecue is a Central Coast staple, and (in my humble opinion) Old San Luis Barbecue grills up the best tri-tip sandwich in town. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026

Noun

At Asador Etxebarri, every course of Bittor Arginzoniz's €300 euro (about $337 USD) tasting menu touches the wood and charcoal grills—from Palamós red prawns to smoked milk ice cream. — Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Along the way, the grills the likes of Michael Bay and Benedict Cumberbatch, so much so they are left flummoxed. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Nov. 2026

Readers also get tips on how to choose grills, charcoal and wood chunks, plus recommendations for grill maintenance. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Outdoor living investment surged during the pandemic, but much of that early spending went to basic patios, grills and fire pits. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026

In addition to an oversized layered T-shirt and long blue hair, Kardashian rocked maximalist black nails, grills, faux piercings, and heavy eye makeup that made the Skims founder almost unrecognizable. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026

The property also has two resort-style swimming pools, one with waterfalls and a rock-jumping feature, along with a tiki pavilion equipped with grills, televisions and a bar. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Charcoal grills are the benchmark for high-heat cooking, but smoking barbecue requires fussing over vents to maintain a steady temperature for hours. — Sal Vaglica, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Some come for a good meal where Blackwood has put the grills in the backyard and garden designed by Kwame Agyapone to good use. — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026