grilled 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of grillednext
as in fried

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grilled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of grill
1
as in interrogated
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 asked
to put a question or questions to grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilled
  1. fried
  2. interrogated
  3. asked
  4. examined
  5. questioned
  6. broiled
  7. heated
Adjective
  • For some real fortitude, the nasi lemak is a mix of crispy chicken served with jasmine rice, a dollop of fried egg, and spicy sambal sauce—a breakfast of champions.
    Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich With Chili Crisp Mayo The key elements in this sandwich are: soft sweet bun, mayonnaise mixed with something spicy, a flat boneless piece of fried chicken and some pickled vegetables.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
Definition of fried
Verb
  • Viewers saw him being interrogated by the police about his father-in-law’s death.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
  • After receiving the tip, police launched an immediate investigation and encountered the parents of the children at a hotel in nearby Newton County, where the couple was interrogated, Wallace tells PEOPLE.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of interrogated
Verb
  • Wes Anderson, a Microsoft vice president who oversaw teams working with the Defense Department, asked his staff to prepare forecasts showing which customers were expected to become paying G5 users at the end of the White House Offer, three people who worked in sales told ProPublica.
    Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Prosecutors asked Seeborg for a nine-year prison term.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of asked
Verb
  • Using advanced microscopy techniques, the researchers closely examined the changes on the surface of the plastic material.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Published Thursday in Science, the research from Schultz and colleagues examined genetic data from 276 species of ants and 475 fungi species to create evolutionary trees of both groups.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of examined
Verb
  • The elements of my performance that have been questioned are quite clearly a statement in opposition to fascism, injustice, and bigotry in all its forms.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Many people, including fire officials, have questioned why the crew was working in dry brush amid triple-digit temperatures.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of questioned
Adjective
  • The restaurant also offers burgers, fried chicken or fish sandwiches, a broiled chicken sandwich and salads.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Recipes and Wine Pairings for the 2023 Holiday Issue 2020 Egret Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley: This Chardonnay offers enough body to stand next to richer meat dishes, while giving a bright citrusy note that pairs great with broiled oysters.
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 9 Nov. 2023
Definition of broiled
Adjective
  • Following a heated presidential contest, political coverage and commentary can feel unavoidable.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Stay up to date on all election news with our 2024 Election Day Live Blog. Michigan’s Senate race is one of a handful of heated battles for upper chamber seats this year, as Democrats hope to maintain control amid a challenging map.
    The Hill, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of heated
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