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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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
This mom-and-pop shop grills pork and chicken Filipino barbecue on skewers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
The also returning Blue Moon Burger Bash, hosted by Rachael Ray and Brooklyn Beckham and presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats, grills up the best burgers across NYC’s five boroughs.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
During the early 2000s, Paul Wall and his business partner Johnny Dang picked up where Famous Eddie left off and took the gold grill to another level, with the duo still being the go-to jewelers for custom grills nearly two decades later.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Each skillet is pre-seasoned with 100 percent vegetable oil and is suitable for use in the oven and on stovetops, grills—even over a campfire.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Even though thousands of cheesesteaks are now flying off grills and into customers’ hands daily, Big Dave’s multimillion-dollar success was anything but meteoric.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Then a game changing innovation came in the form of backyard gas grills.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Clean and degrease grills and smokers after each use and, if possible, store them inside.
—C. A. Bridges, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Plus, up to 40% off at Lowe’s with deals on grills, appliances and more.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Check out our list of other grills, most of which are on sale for Labor Day.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Pans that withstand extreme temperatures also work on grills or in pizza ovens.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Flank steak grills beautifully and offers natural temperature variation across the cut for different preferences.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
This mom-and-pop shop grills pork and chicken Filipino barbecue on skewers.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
The also returning Blue Moon Burger Bash, hosted by Rachael Ray and Brooklyn Beckham and presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats, grills up the best burgers across NYC’s five boroughs.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
During the early 2000s, Paul Wall and his business partner Johnny Dang picked up where Famous Eddie left off and took the gold grill to another level, with the duo still being the go-to jewelers for custom grills nearly two decades later.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Tables have embedded grills where diners can cook their proteins.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Each skillet is pre-seasoned with 100 percent vegetable oil and is suitable for use in the oven and on stovetops, grills—even over a campfire.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Even though thousands of cheesesteaks are now flying off grills and into customers’ hands daily, Big Dave’s multimillion-dollar success was anything but meteoric.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Then a game changing innovation came in the form of backyard gas grills.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Clean and degrease grills and smokers after each use and, if possible, store them inside.
—C. A. Bridges, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Plus, up to 40% off at Lowe’s with deals on grills, appliances and more.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
Check out our list of other grills, most of which are on sale for Labor Day.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Pans that withstand extreme temperatures also work on grills or in pizza ovens.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grills
Verb
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Pierre Michel Jean’s TTFF title Oblivion interrogates anti-Blackness in Dominican society.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Made in Africa is a monthly column by Rolling Stone staff writer Mankaprr Conteh that celebrates and interrogates the lives, concerns, and innovations of cultural workers of the African diaspora from their vantage point.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
23 Aug. 2025
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The amendment essentially asks political appointees to commit political career suicide while navigating a constitutional crisis — a recipe for paralysis and politicization when decisive action is needed most.—
Lynn Schmidt,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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When her studio head boss asks her to fire her head writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) to appease a toxic male movie star, Vance decides to walk away, and does it in on air.—
Megan Thomas,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The metric, which tracks results for stores open at least a year, does not include Chuy’s restaurants yet.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The plan included making basic maintenance and repairs to restaurants and improving technology — as well as 25 to 30 remodels a year.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mare struggles with family issues and a town that questions her ability as a detective, after a year-long investigation into the disappearance of another girl continues to go unsolved.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, Morrow questions whether a National Guard deployment is the answer to solving the city’s lingering crime.—
Asher Redd,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the awkwardness of this format can ratchet up quickly as the number of diners surpasses two.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The chef’s experience menu guides diners through must-have bites, from familiar hummus and baba ghanoush to the fun adana kebab (ground lamb) and garides me anitho (sautéed shrimp).—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The report also examines platforms that go beyond simple scriptural guidance.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Now 70 years later, Lolita is still a source of fascination for scholars and readers alike — and a new anniversary edition of the novel examines its legacy up front.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Small, but mighty, there are plenty of amazing places to stay on the island like the all-inclusive Resorts World Bimini, a 750-acre beachfront resort featuring 305 rooms, two pools, 10 restaurants, cafes, and bars, and a 10,000-square-foot casino.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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The program launch was accompanied by the opening of new cafes and dining halls at West Valley and Mission colleges.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Cardiac output—how much blood the heart pumps per minute—is strong, and the heart muscle is highly efficient.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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The water sits in a small reservoir and the electric motor pumps it out.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Grills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grills. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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