1
as in to interrogate
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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2
as in to ask
to put a question or questions to
grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend
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as in restaurant
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 grill
Dan Falk, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
Two of the most popular entrées ordered are halibut grilled with gooseberry masala and rice dumplings in coconut milk with chicken curry.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Learn how to whip up your own basil-blueberry limeade for grill outs, cookouts, showers, and more.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
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Verb
The trial’s most dramatic turn came when Darrow called Bryan himself to the witness stand, grilling him on his beliefs about the Bible.
—Dan Falk, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
Two of the most popular entrées ordered are halibut grilled with gooseberry masala and rice dumplings in coconut milk with chicken curry.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Noun
The grill comes with a side burner, tool hangers and a temperature gauge for convenient grilling.
—Nora Colomer
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Learn how to whip up your own basil-blueberry limeade for grill outs, cookouts, showers, and more.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grill
Verb
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In keeping with the straightforward spirit of these kinds of projects, the film doesn’t interrogate the cost of health care in America, or the limitations of insurance companies.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Scenes of Gustav and Rachel feeling their way through his script, interrogating the characters’ motivations in rehearsal, encourage audiences to pose the same questions about the surrounding film.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The response from her daughter was electric, and people began to comment on the fun design and ask about her interest in ballet.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The first document Walker Wright asks Presley to sign is an acknowledgement that Walker Wright is representing Presley personally while also acting as the lawyer who drafted the contracts between Kruse, Presley, and a third partner, business adviser Kevin Fialko.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The operator of the bar and restaurant at the sports betting venue is scrambling to find ways just to breakeven Subscribe to continue reading this article.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2025
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Ella mainly writes about local restaurants and where to find good deals around town.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Inside the car were three people identified as Yasmin Cobb, 18, Josiah Sneed, 21 and Clifton Ray Foster Jr., 25, who all have Texas addresses listed on their arrest reports All three were detained and taken to the HSI office for questioning.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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On Tuesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 shots are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women — a move immediately questioned by several public health experts.—
Carla K. Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Verb
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His wife, Brenda, still quizzes him on plays from a new playbook.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Don’t worry, you will not be quizzed on the following.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After returning to Combs’ house, Combs made James drive him and D-Roc back to the diner, and the rapper had three handguns in his lap, James said.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Participating diners are asked to bring or show The Community Food Connection flier that is available on the organization’s Facebook page.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Also, take some time to examine the perimeter of your yard to ensure any gates and fences are secure and don’t have any gaps through which your pup can easily escape.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Auditors examined only 35 of the 139 no-bid contracts over a year and a half but noted that ongoing issues with SANDAG’s record-keeping software prevented them from verifying exactly how many no-bid contracts the agency has.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Hussain Saleh, 23, a barista in the cafe, was less impressed.—
Vivian Nereim,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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So, starting June 2, the popular cafe will launch a dinner menu and close later.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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