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
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2
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 Synonyms for grills
Verb
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And if someone got in his way, Rick asks?—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 Mar. 2025 -
Every facility in Illinois gets directions to make sure that anyone who asks to fast during Ramadan is allowed and able to do so, Easton said.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Wharf, a public pier, is home to several restaurants in Santa Cruz, about 70 miles south of San Francisco.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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That means more spending by visitors at hotels, restaurants and other businesses, Port Director Jackie Carter says.—
Tom Daykin,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Change is tough for a restaurant that’s made diners happy with classic menu items since 1986.—
Ben Jarrell,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sitting between Interstates 77 and 85 — and rooted firmly in the community — diners will surely be returning for years to come.—
Philip Freeman,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This article examines several recent key developments in digital service taxation.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The concept of surveillance capitalism examines how tech companies use personal data to predict and manipulate consumer behavior for profit.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The festival will orient itself around downtown Boulder and the pedestrian-only Pearl Street Mall, which will offer access to restaurants, cafes, vintage theaters, performance arts spaces, a multiplex, a university, and other auditoriums.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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The ultimate list of new restaurants, bars and cafes coming to Charlotte in 2025.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Dodgers’ heartbeat still pumps.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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For the walkabout, Charlotte wore a blue coat dress embroidered with a tartan pattern, navy tights and black Mary Jane pumps.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Grills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grills. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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