as in cross-examination
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as in interrogating
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 asking
to put a question or questions to
grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend
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Recent Examples of grilling
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
July 4, 2026, marks America's 250th birthday, and to celebrate, companies are offering deals and freebies throughout the holiday weekend on everything from groceries and grilling essentials to coffee and sweet treats.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Newest to the world of techy adaptations of old-school techniques is the biggest name in charcoal grilling, Weber.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Use foil packets, grill baskets, or skewers to simplify grilling and prevent veggies from falling through grates.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Love seeing the grilling episodes of our brethren here, so adding some of my own - my version of surf & turf from our vacation condo here in Clearwater Beach, FL.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Ideal for grilling or baking, these skewers are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at barbecues or family dinners.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
The Weber Smokey Joe 14-Inch Charcoal Grill is an affordable and portable option for small parties, July Fourth campouts or other on-the-go grilling opportunities.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
His goal with grilling isn’t to get nice grill marks, but this form of cooking is about imparting the flavor of the fire into the food.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Tom Polansek,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Generously brush vegetables with olive oil or melted butter before grilling to prevent sticking.
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Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
In the video above, Cimarusti shares a few of his tried-and-tested techniques for grilling a filet of fish.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Don’t forget to add these popular accessories to your cart so Dad can start grilling right away.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Corn remains one of our favorite ways to enjoy summer’s bounty, whether grilling the cobs whole and serving with plenty of salt or simply sautéing the kernels in copious amounts of butter.
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Staff Author,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
Wahlberg also recommended not overcomplicating things when grilling at home.
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Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Savitt spent days grilling Musk on the stand, seemingly taking advantage of his prior experience as Musk’s lawyer to get under Musk’s skin.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
Vasquez and fellow progressive Commissioners Alma Anaya and Tara Stamps all voted no after grilling Dart’s staff about potential loopholes to those data protections, how ever-changing tech capabilities would be monitored and how the contract was awarded.
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A.d. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
But so far, shoppers don't appear willing to abandon their summer grilling traditions.
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Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
July 4, 2026, marks America's 250th birthday, and to celebrate, companies are offering deals and freebies throughout the holiday weekend on everything from groceries and grilling essentials to coffee and sweet treats.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Newest to the world of techy adaptations of old-school techniques is the biggest name in charcoal grilling, Weber.
—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Use foil packets, grill baskets, or skewers to simplify grilling and prevent veggies from falling through grates.
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Love seeing the grilling episodes of our brethren here, so adding some of my own - my version of surf & turf from our vacation condo here in Clearwater Beach, FL.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Ideal for grilling or baking, these skewers are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at barbecues or family dinners.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
The Weber Smokey Joe 14-Inch Charcoal Grill is an affordable and portable option for small parties, July Fourth campouts or other on-the-go grilling opportunities.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
His goal with grilling isn’t to get nice grill marks, but this form of cooking is about imparting the flavor of the fire into the food.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Verb
Facing a beef shortage, cooks can stretch their dollars by grilling chicken or pork instead, economists said.
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Tom Polansek,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Generously brush vegetables with olive oil or melted butter before grilling to prevent sticking.
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
In the video above, Cimarusti shares a few of his tried-and-tested techniques for grilling a filet of fish.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Don’t forget to add these popular accessories to your cart so Dad can start grilling right away.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Corn remains one of our favorite ways to enjoy summer’s bounty, whether grilling the cobs whole and serving with plenty of salt or simply sautéing the kernels in copious amounts of butter.
—
Staff Author,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
Wahlberg also recommended not overcomplicating things when grilling at home.
—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Savitt spent days grilling Musk on the stand, seemingly taking advantage of his prior experience as Musk’s lawyer to get under Musk’s skin.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
Vasquez and fellow progressive Commissioners Alma Anaya and Tara Stamps all voted no after grilling Dart’s staff about potential loopholes to those data protections, how ever-changing tech capabilities would be monitored and how the contract was awarded.
—
A.d. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilling
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Earlier in the cross-examination, Genard, the district's attorney, focused on Maluchnik's time as Superintendent of Wilkinsburg's school district.
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Reinhardt’s testimony resumed with cross-examination after a break for lunch.
Verb
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That separation allows teams to focus on interrogating problems rather than defending people.
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Investigators sat across from nearly every young child at Skyline – many of whose nascent, swinging legs could not yet reach the ground from their chairs – interrogating them over their missing classmate.
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In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.
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In 1995, the Atlanta Track Club began seeking design submissions and asking the public to select their favorite.
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Throughout the journey, Pfendler documented life alone at sea for hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, sharing the physical and mental challenges of crossing one of the world's largest oceans.
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Reservations are recommended and parking can be a challenge, with limited spaces available in the dedicated lot.
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The video ends with the woman remaining at the scene until Broward Sheriff's Office deputies arrived and detained her for questioning.
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This can be especially true for LGBTQ+ youth looking for support, teens questioning their identity, or young people whose religious, political or social views differ from those of their parents.
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Prosecutors spent the start of George’s testimony quizzing him on the organizational structure of the sheriff’s office, as well as how internal affairs investigations play out.
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The Tennessee Titans went back to the streets quizzing random people in their schedule reveal in a twist to the team’s 2023 schedule reveal.
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Ippei Naoi | Getty Images Investors continue to rely on professional financial advisers for their final investment decisions, even as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in the initial stages of research, according to a survey by HSBC.
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Americans are more likely than not to favor religious expression in public schools, though most agree participation should be voluntary, a national survey has found.
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Drill Tech-Obayashi alleges Yuba Water is steering that investigation away from examining its own operational decisions while focusing instead on the contractor’s work.
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The story reported that the victims had completed a safety course, while also examining state requirements and the large share of California boaters who had not.
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“Grilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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