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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
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Those looking for more affordable ways to update outdoor spaces can snag hammocks and chairs for up to 64 percent off, full-size grills for under $400, and adorable mushroom spikes that water your plants for you.
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Melissa Epifano,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Carnivores should reserve a table at North, an upscale steakhouse that grills prime cuts over an open flame.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Old San Luis Barbecue Santa Maria-style barbecue is a Central Coast staple, and (in my humble opinion) Old San Luis Barbecue grills up the best tri-tip sandwich in town.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Benji’s father is a volatile patriarch who grills during blizzards and hits him for failing to manfully respond to a classmate’s racist slight.
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Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Funga Farm's crops, meanwhile, end up in some of Copenhagen's best restaurants, including ARK, a famous vegan restaurant that grills and serves Cometta's oyster mushrooms as a tasty entree.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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.
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Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Continue reading … ROUGH ENDORSEMENT — CNBC host grills Elizabeth Warren on rallying with controversial Senate hopeful.
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FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
For gas grills, use indirect heat by leaving one burner off or lowering one side of the grill.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Offices begin thinning out by Thursday, grills run through the weekend, and by Tuesday morning the out-of-office replies come down and the machine restarts.
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Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The complex has amenities such as a fitness center, coffee shop, movie theater, community garden, community center and library, and a picnic area with grills, providing common spaces for residents to socialize, volunteer and relax.
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Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Its chief commercial officer, Bryan Terzi, said part of the company's appeal is a luxury camping experience just a quick drive from home — no buying or lugging tents, grills and other camping gear.
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Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Shoppers can find limited time discounts on everything from grills to small appliances and more.
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Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.
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Claire Savage,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
The 88 apartments in the Metropolitan are 91% rented, according to a listing for the property by the Zacuto Group, which also touts its roof deck with pool, fitness center and barbecue grills.
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
The smoke, the char, the flavor—the reasons for cooking with live fire in the first place—are there in ways even the best pellet grills struggle to produce.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Those looking for more affordable ways to update outdoor spaces can snag hammocks and chairs for up to 64 percent off, full-size grills for under $400, and adorable mushroom spikes that water your plants for you.
—
Melissa Epifano,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Carnivores should reserve a table at North, an upscale steakhouse that grills prime cuts over an open flame.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Old San Luis Barbecue Santa Maria-style barbecue is a Central Coast staple, and (in my humble opinion) Old San Luis Barbecue grills up the best tri-tip sandwich in town.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Benji’s father is a volatile patriarch who grills during blizzards and hits him for failing to manfully respond to a classmate’s racist slight.
—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Funga Farm's crops, meanwhile, end up in some of Copenhagen's best restaurants, including ARK, a famous vegan restaurant that grills and serves Cometta's oyster mushrooms as a tasty entree.
—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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
Continue reading … ROUGH ENDORSEMENT — CNBC host grills Elizabeth Warren on rallying with controversial Senate hopeful.
—
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Picnics with outside food, blankets and lawn chairs are allowed into Rancho Cordova’s July 4 festival, but outside alcohol and barbecue grills are prohibited.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
For gas grills, use indirect heat by leaving one burner off or lowering one side of the grill.
—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Offices begin thinning out by Thursday, grills run through the weekend, and by Tuesday morning the out-of-office replies come down and the machine restarts.
—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The complex has amenities such as a fitness center, coffee shop, movie theater, community garden, community center and library, and a picnic area with grills, providing common spaces for residents to socialize, volunteer and relax.
—
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Its chief commercial officer, Bryan Terzi, said part of the company's appeal is a luxury camping experience just a quick drive from home — no buying or lugging tents, grills and other camping gear.
—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Shoppers can find limited time discounts on everything from grills to small appliances and more.
—
Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.
—
Claire Savage,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
The 88 apartments in the Metropolitan are 91% rented, according to a listing for the property by the Zacuto Group, which also touts its roof deck with pool, fitness center and barbecue grills.
—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grills
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Barragán originally set out to find the man who scammed his mother by posing as a handsome American soldier, but now interrogates four of these young men, illuminating their psychological tactics, economic hardships and moral dilemmas.
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Advent has effectively digitized its own intellectual history — its wins, its misses, its assumptions — and turned it into a live analytical layer that interrogates every new deal that comes before the committee.
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On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
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The lawsuit asks the regional court to stop further transfers, force Ghana to release the deal’s terms, award damages and bar the country from making similar agreements in the future.
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Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Fort Worth for June 7th - June 20th, 2026.
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According to the release, the offer is only valid once per person at participating restaurants for Rewards members.
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While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.
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This view is shared by Olivier Coste at Château des Adouzes, who questions where the chase after lightness leads.
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Head to Los Rios Rancho for seasonal pick-your-own experiences and have a slice of pie at Apple Annie’s—giant and domed like a mountain itself, Apple Annie’s signature pie could feed a dozen diners.
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From Friday to Sunday, singers and alphorn players filled the streets and spontaneous bursts of yodeling echoed through restaurants, where diners initially reacted with surprise before joining in.
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Mathias Fuelling examines the impact of Vasily Grossman’s writing, in the Soviet Union and beyond.
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Commissioned in 2023, the Alameda County Reparations Commission’s report examines the historical and ongoing effects of racial discrimination against the Black population.
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At the same time, the heart pumps more blood to help regulate body temperature.
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Another way that Sheridan pumps projects out is by avoiding typical industry practices.
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“Grills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grills. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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