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as in interrogated
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 asked
to put a question or questions to
grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend
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Recent Examples of grilled
Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
According to Sengthay, things turned tense as students grilled Bernadette Meyler, the provost’s free-speech adviser.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The buffet consists of seafood, artisanal cheese and bread displays, starter salads, raw and grilled vegetables, a salad bar, and yogurt parfaits.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
For Austin's interview, cameras were rolling as he was grilled by Detective Jeff Nelson.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
It can also be grilled, sautéed, baked, scrambled, blended into smoothies or added to soups and stir-fries.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
According to the Associated Press, Jeffrey Kessler, a lawyer for the states, grilled Baker over the messages, which related to Live Nation’s price for access to the VIP area of a show at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The mushroom is marinated for more than 24 hours before being roasted and then grilled over the wood fire and glazed with a ginger toast and black garlic sauce.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
While Mullin is expected to be grilled by Democrats over ongoing challenges at DHS, he is ultimately expected to swiftly sail to confirmation.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Whether grilled, roasted, or baked in the oven, chicken and turkey breast are versatile and go with almost anything.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
According to Sengthay, things turned tense as students grilled Bernadette Meyler, the provost’s free-speech adviser.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The buffet consists of seafood, artisanal cheese and bread displays, starter salads, raw and grilled vegetables, a salad bar, and yogurt parfaits.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026
For Austin's interview, cameras were rolling as he was grilled by Detective Jeff Nelson.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
It can also be grilled, sautéed, baked, scrambled, blended into smoothies or added to soups and stir-fries.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
According to the Associated Press, Jeffrey Kessler, a lawyer for the states, grilled Baker over the messages, which related to Live Nation’s price for access to the VIP area of a show at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The mushroom is marinated for more than 24 hours before being roasted and then grilled over the wood fire and glazed with a ginger toast and black garlic sauce.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
While Mullin is expected to be grilled by Democrats over ongoing challenges at DHS, he is ultimately expected to swiftly sail to confirmation.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
Adjective
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Being from the Cape Fear coast of North Carolina, nothing epitomizes comfort food to me more than fried fish.—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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The lineup includes steaks, shrimp, fried chicken, soups, breakfast dishes, salads and more.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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John Shaban, a former three-term Republican state representative from Redding, was interrogated about the recent administrative suspension of his law license in New York and, before that, his being charged with disorderly conduct after an argument with his girlfriend.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the latest Season 3 trailer, Zendaya‘s Rue is interrogated by some Drug Enforcement Administration agents about some dealings in Mexico.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the discussion in February, Ward 2 City Councilmember Melissa Cheatham asked if the former Bluejacket Pool was on the radar for the possibility for the new pool’s location.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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All candidates were asked identical questions.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another, by the Agency for Health Care Administration, examined whether the Flagami house where Rabell lived was an unlicensed elder care facility.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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OrbDoc, a health care technology company that uses artificial intelligence to create tools for clinicians, performed an analysis for NBC News that examined what hospitals charge uninsured patients for particular procedures compared with what Medicare pays.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Thiel, whose Founders Fund invested in a nuclear fuel startup and an advanced reactor company, quizzed the would-be official about deregulation and how to rapidly build more nuclear energy capacity, said sources familiar with the conversation.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Board members Anita Hanna and Christine Lensing quizzed Figueroa on why his department could not find enough teachers locally.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My in-room Japanese breakfast was another highlight, with hjiki seaweed and red snow crab, stems of earthy burdock root, crunchy snow pea with yuzu, and buttery, roasted Greenland halibut.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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On one visit, the pizza was smeared in a creamy, garlicky white sauce with a smattering of roasted broccoli.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Conservative influencers, among others, blasted the turnabout and questioned Bondi’s capability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a playful bit, Mandel sat down on the podcast wearing an obvious wig, only to jokingly storm off set after Bush questioned his appearance.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As the high heat starts rendering fats and oils from broiled meats, the juices are channeled away and fall into a drip tray through a series of holes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Aug. 2025
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The combination of broiled eggplant, miso glaze and bubu abare (crispy rice crackers) rivals everything else on the menu.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
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“Grilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilled. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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