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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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
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, 27 Feb. 2026
The electric pressure washer is suitable for grills, patio furniture, decks, walkways, fences, patios and more.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
The brand has specialty spray and gel products specifically for tape and glue, caulk, cars, ovens and grills, and paint, but the OG bottle has a lot of great (and unexpected) uses, whatever your sticky situation might be.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
There had been filling bowls of soup curry and gamy lamb barbecue cooked on domed grills known as Jingisukan, for their resemblance to Genghis Khan's helmet.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
McEwan said that though outdoor gas grills were less of a concern, charcoal grills could be more dangerous.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Cleaning the Griddler Five’s grills was literally a snap.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Using grills or ovens to heat homes is not a good idea and can also lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, Finn said.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 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
The generous walkaround deck offers ample space for alfresco entertaining, with wetbars, fridges, and grills installed throughout.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
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, 27 Feb. 2026
The electric pressure washer is suitable for grills, patio furniture, decks, walkways, fences, patios and more.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
The brand has specialty spray and gel products specifically for tape and glue, caulk, cars, ovens and grills, and paint, but the OG bottle has a lot of great (and unexpected) uses, whatever your sticky situation might be.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
There had been filling bowls of soup curry and gamy lamb barbecue cooked on domed grills known as Jingisukan, for their resemblance to Genghis Khan's helmet.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
McEwan said that though outdoor gas grills were less of a concern, charcoal grills could be more dangerous.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Cleaning the Griddler Five’s grills was literally a snap.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Using grills or ovens to heat homes is not a good idea and can also lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, Finn said.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grills
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When Deadline interrogates how Doctor Who can continue with millions of pounds less budget per episode, Salt again harks back to her early time in the post.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Engage with art that interrogates identity and civic belonging.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dixie asks Buck, having previously ogled the shirtless firefighter during the Firefighter Games.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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In a video, Obama asks Virginians to support the voter referendum on the redrawn maps.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The winter is usually Dubai’s peak tourist season with the city’s beaches, malls and hotel restaurants usually packed with tourists and wealthy locals.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps most importantly, the proliferation of gaming terminals in bars and restaurants will create a real strain on safety in our neighborhoods.—
Julie Darling,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That nobody ever questions Louise is part of the conceit.—
Malavika Kannan,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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By juxtaposing humble materials like wood and tagua-nut shell with diamonds and gemstones, the line also questions conventional notions of what’s truly precious.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In mid-January, Pavyllon launched a weekend five-course breakfast tasting menu (according to the hotel, London’s first) that allows diners to taste many of the restaurant's signature dishes.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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Creative diners can also make up their own bowls.—
Connie Ogle
March 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The film examines the push-pull of attraction and rejection on a scope both intimate and global, finding the uneasy space where the two meet.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
28 Feb. 2026
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The process examines not only assets and income, but also the principles guiding decisions.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This tour features the accustomed three blue-skinned performers (drawn from the dozens of actors/musicians who’ve been trained to do the various shows) plus another character, The Rock Star, a female multi-instrumentalists who pumps the soundtrack for the Blue Men’s alien antics.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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Accessories, again, were pared back—silvery dotted Manolo Blahnik pumps (again sourced by Lili Aghaei of The Vintage Marché), and long drop diamond earrings by Chopard.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
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