1
as in to interrogate
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 to ask
to put a question or questions to
grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend
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as in restaurant
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 grill
Cate Martel, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
Kennedy’s hearing, which lasted nearly three hours, was often contentious as he was grilled on everything from vaccine availability to his staffing shakeups at the CDC.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
LEDs replace chrome, and there's a new take on BMW's usual four headlights, although the illuminated kidney grill is an option, not mandatory.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
And some Republicans grilled Kennedy during last week’s hearing.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
Kennedy’s hearing, which lasted nearly three hours, was often contentious as he was grilled on everything from vaccine availability to his staffing shakeups at the CDC.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
For the Heaven by Marc Jacobs piece worn by Bladee, that grill took 48 hours altogether.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
LEDs replace chrome, and there's a new take on BMW's usual four headlights, although the illuminated kidney grill is an option, not mandatory.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grill
Verb
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Both sides have also carried out arbitrary detentions, with SAF interrogating and beating dozens of Christians in 2024 and 2025.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the hours after the shooting, authorities detained two people, including one interrogated by law enforcement.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a video taken by a security camera at his mother's driveway, obtained by ABC News, a federal agent can be heard asking Gamez Lira to turn off the engine and to not resist.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Mary Bobenmoyer, owner and general manager of Our Town Coffee & Treats, didn’t know until a reporter asked her about it in late August.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This restaurant is open only Thursday-Saturday, serves a maximum of 18 diners, as a result, strictly requires reservations and offers a boat ride first with a saffron tea and amuse bouche service onboard.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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His Chelsea restaurant Hav & Mar marries his cross-cultural upbringing in both its name and design.—
Janee Bolden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, local authorities later said the individual had been questioned and released.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Republican and Democratic lawmakers questioned the tactics after the earlier strike.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The study — NewsGuard tested 10 leading AI models, quizzing each of them about 10 narratives spreading online linked to current events that the company had determined to be false.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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All of the participants are new-vehicle owners, and they're quizzed at 90 days of ownership.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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This restaurant is open only Thursday-Saturday, serves a maximum of 18 diners, as a result, strictly requires reservations and offers a boat ride first with a saffron tea and amuse bouche service onboard.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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At Red Rooster, an open kitchen allows diners to see the chefs—often women and people of color—leading the way.—
Janee Bolden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fashion and sociology experts say that, when examining the significance of any bold fashion statement such as Robbie's, context plays an important role.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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This fall, the Louis Vuitton men’s creative director examines the transatlantic cultural exchange that was central to classic collegiate style, marrying rowing aesthetics with dandyism.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tricklebee Café owner Christie Melby-Gibbons looked around the dining area of her cafe with a bit of awe.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec wound its way through the charming streets of Quebec City’s old town, where patrons sitting in outdoor sidewalk cafes cheered the team from their seats.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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