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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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
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
His go-to meal before a big game is grilled chicken and pasta.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Some cooler drawers under a grill were not able to keep a cold enough ambient temperature due to damaged gaskets.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Imported from Italy, this sunny, bottled beverage is made for enjoying outside on your patio or while grilling in your backyard.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
His go-to meal before a big game is grilled chicken and pasta.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
The heartiness of the bread stands up to the filling and grills up beautifully.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Some cooler drawers under a grill were not able to keep a cold enough ambient temperature due to damaged gaskets.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grill
Verb
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That theoretical episode would probably interrogate our obsession with watching people hurt and humiliate themselves online, but that theme has very little to do with the rest of the episode.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2025
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The history museums that were once a feature of many Soviet cities did not interrogate the life of Lenin.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Alito asked Alan Schoenfeld, the county’s attorney.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2025
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In 2017, the National Institutes of Health asked Hotez to meet with Kennedy to move him off the hobbyhorse of a vaccine-autism link.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Especially in the restaurant’s early weeks, Cooper was regularly in the kitchen, working the grill with vigor, occasionally breaking to pose for selfies.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
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According to the agency, two of the Teslas were parked next to each other near a restaurant, while the third was on the west side of the parking lot.—
Michael Moore Jr.,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett questioned the district’s defense that the books are being used to promote respect for others and to show that the world is diverse.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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But some experts have questioned the validity of a player excelling at both positions at the pro level.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Poppy is quizzed on what’s doing well right now—and whether heels really are a thing of the past.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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Host An Interactive Townhall When the team feels off track, host an interactive town hall and have your internal comms team add engaging elements like live Q&As, real-time polls and fun quizzes to lighten the mood.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Vicky Barnes was the heartbeat of the diner who knew just about every customer who walked through the door.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2025
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The diner specializes in Creole and Cajun cuisine and serves just breakfast and lunch, with various egg scrambles, to-die-for biscuits and gravy, po’boys, burgers, and sandwiches on the menu.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Last month, the Baltimore City Council hosted an oversight hearing to examine the culture and workplace safety of our Department of Public Works (DPW).—
Zac Blanchard,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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Below, The Associated Press examines some of the potential reasons for Sanders’ free fall, using the QB’s own words, his father’s comments, the analysis of pundits and his on-the-field performance.—
David Brandt,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many of the fruits and vegetables at Jones’ Westport restaurant are grown in her garden behind the cafe.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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That homespun little interior Mexican food cafe in southwest Fort Worth is not so little anymore.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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