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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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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 grills
Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Husband grills some beef burgers for dinner tonight.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … ROUGH ENDORSEMENT — CNBC host grills Elizabeth Warren on rallying with controversial Senate hopeful.
—FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Store grills inside a garage or shed.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
During my sailing, the chefs did open-air barbecues on two nights, working with Big Green Egg grills on the top deck, grilling fresh Atlantic prawns and tender steaks, and also cracking open fresh oysters.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Gas grills This Weber Spirit E-325 propane gas grill features a powerful Sear Zone with Boost Burners, Snap-Jet Ignition, precise temperature control, fold-down side tables and compatibility with Weber Works accessories for a customizable grilling setup.
—ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
Do not use generators or grills inside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Use space heaters safely, and never operate generators or grills indoors.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 17 May 2026
Both designs will feature double-sided grills to make sure food is as fresh as possible and kitchen flow is streamlined.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Over time, dust on the grills can block airflow, reducing the fan's effectiveness.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Another five were under grills.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The park offers beach volleyball courts, barbecue grills, and restrooms, as well as a dune climb and stairway.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
North has also garnered a reputation for expressing herself through bold style choices, including rocking colored wigs and gold and black grills.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Shoppers can usually expect steep discounts on mattresses from brands like Saatva and Avocado, along with deals on patio furniture, grills, TVs, kitchen appliances, vacuums and seasonal fashion.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The tailgating scene at Florida State across the street from College Town is still alive with smoking grills and rocking music; Madison Social and its neighbors have simply provided another reason for fans to arrive earlier, stay later and remain engaged with their team.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Verb
This chicken grills up juicy and deeply flavorful thanks to both the char the basting sauce helps create and the savory poultry seasoning in the mix.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Husband grills some beef burgers for dinner tonight.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … ROUGH ENDORSEMENT — CNBC host grills Elizabeth Warren on rallying with controversial Senate hopeful.
—FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Store grills inside a garage or shed.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
During my sailing, the chefs did open-air barbecues on two nights, working with Big Green Egg grills on the top deck, grilling fresh Atlantic prawns and tender steaks, and also cracking open fresh oysters.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Gas grills This Weber Spirit E-325 propane gas grill features a powerful Sear Zone with Boost Burners, Snap-Jet Ignition, precise temperature control, fold-down side tables and compatibility with Weber Works accessories for a customizable grilling setup.
—ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
Do not use generators or grills inside.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Use space heaters safely, and never operate generators or grills indoors.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
As a friendly reminder, the weather service urged residents to dispose of cigarettes properly, avoid charcoal grills and limit outdoor activities that may create flames or sparks.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 17 May 2026
Both designs will feature double-sided grills to make sure food is as fresh as possible and kitchen flow is streamlined.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Over time, dust on the grills can block airflow, reducing the fan's effectiveness.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Another five were under grills.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The park offers beach volleyball courts, barbecue grills, and restrooms, as well as a dune climb and stairway.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
North has also garnered a reputation for expressing herself through bold style choices, including rocking colored wigs and gold and black grills.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Shoppers can usually expect steep discounts on mattresses from brands like Saatva and Avocado, along with deals on patio furniture, grills, TVs, kitchen appliances, vacuums and seasonal fashion.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
The tailgating scene at Florida State across the street from College Town is still alive with smoking grills and rocking music; Madison Social and its neighbors have simply provided another reason for fans to arrive earlier, stay later and remain engaged with their team.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grills
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Employing a cast of non-professional locals, the film playfully interrogates the brutal but bungled occupation while also allowing its actors — many of whom are descendants of the fascists’ victims — to reinterpret and reclaim a chapter in their city’s past.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Also of note, when Vader interrogates Leia on the Death Star, this would be a perfect time to use the force.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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The city asks residents reporting violations to provide the location, date, time and type of activity observed.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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In the last few pages of the play, there’s something so powerful in the way Linda asks Willy to come to bed — the knowing and the tiredness and the strength and sadness in it.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Brickell gets a bad rep among visitors as Miami Beach’s boring, business-minded sibling, but a quick walk from the hotel will reveal the up-and-coming neighborhood to be an energizing community lined with vibrant (and clean) shops, restaurants, and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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From Greenwich Village pasta institutions to East Harlem old-school red-sauce joints, a handful of Italian restaurants have become unofficial clubhouses for A-listers, pop stars and reality TV royalty.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Rawlence also questions whether what Colossal is doing is really reviving extinct species.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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Beneath today’s economic pressures remains a lingering question many workers continue asking themselves that questions what a sustainable life actually looks like in an increasingly unstable economy.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Restaurants take notice There’s no data available that measures how GLP-1s are affecting Miami diners’ behavior.—
Connie Ogle
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Atlanta's vibrant food scene offers diners so much more than comfort food classics (although top-notch versions of chicken, biscuits, and all the fixings can be found here, certainly), and leaving the city without tucking into an unforgettable meal should be criminal.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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In a 2025 study published in Personal Relationships that examines dishonesty in romantic relationships, researchers found that people most commonly described their lies as protective in nature.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Tackling a subject close to home for writer-director Marie Kreutzer, Gentle Monster examines the fallout when Philip Weiss (Laurence Rupp) — a middle-class Austrian documentary maker, father and beloved husband — is accused of watching, distributing and maybe even making child pornography.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Providing the voice of one of the many alien characters is Martin Scorsese, who has some amusing moments with his typically rapid-fire delivery as a nervous street food vendor whom Djarin pumps for information.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Sabrina Carpenter wore satin Dior bow slingbacks at Dior’s cruise 2027 show in Los Angeles last week, and Bella Hadid chose Jimmy Choo Love pumps with bow details at a Revolve event in March.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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