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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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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
Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2025
Menu offerings include halibut with coconut leche de tigre and grilled pork with pomegranate jus.
—Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2025
First breakfast and now the grill — experts explain why consumers are seeing higher prices down the grocery aisle.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 22 July 2025
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Verb
Gourmet grilled cheese and sandwiches How to order: In person or online.
—Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2025
Menu offerings include halibut with coconut leche de tigre and grilled pork with pomegranate jus.
—Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
Even as Weber’s entry-level grill, the Spirit has a substantial feel to it.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2025
First breakfast and now the grill — experts explain why consumers are seeing higher prices down the grocery aisle.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 22 July 2025
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Verb
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The baby boy was found dead in a garbage truck in Greenwich in 1986, and Phillips was initially a person of interest but never arrested or interrogated.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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After reading the questionnaires, the judge interrogated us.—
Denise Amos,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
Verb
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The department published a serious note to its Facebook page early Monday after the Free Press asked about it.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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You’re asked to enroll your Wi-Fi smart thermostat in a bring-your-own-thermostat program.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The two-story restaurant can seat about 250 guests and has two 66-foot LED megascreens to show movies and special features.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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While the restaurant doesn’t open until 11 a.m., the little counter of treats opens at 8 a.m. Monday and Wednesday through Sunday.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, some comments under the original video questioned if the Pentagon had asked Metallica for permission to use the song, with many questioning whether the band would have agreed to do so.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Carlson questioned why Epstein had never been asked about a connection with Barak or Mossad.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Attending physicians routinely quiz trainees on arcane facts instead of engaging in practical problem-solving.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Carlson quizzed Cruz on his show, peppering him with a question about Iran’s population, which Cruz did not know.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
Noun
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At the end of the meal, no one will be shoving handheld credit-card devices into the faces of diners.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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But one by one, credit card issuers have been dropping this perk as increasing numbers of Priority Pass diners looking to cash in on their available credit swarmed airport restaurants beyond capacity, especially during travel delays and peak season.—
Katherine Fan,
AFAR Media,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Their main goal was to examine an area of the river where a magnet fisherman had found an anchor.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Authorities recovered the bus itself on Saturday and will examine it as the investigation continues.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Warda’s new patisserie and cafe was announced months ago.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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Common spaces in the school, such as the commons and cafe area, will open to the public Nov. 3.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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