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
Charlie Campbell, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
Reporters grilled Mendelson on Monday over the proposal to curtail public access and the need to move it without a public hearing.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of their own in the wake of boxing legend and grill namesake George Foreman's death.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The press conference starts like any other: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is grilled on everything from affordable housing and war in the Middle East to his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
Reporters grilled Mendelson on Monday over the proposal to curtail public access and the need to move it without a public hearing.
—Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
Fieri says the key to cooking foods that still taste as good as those fresh off the grill is a cast-iron skillet.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of their own in the wake of boxing legend and grill namesake George Foreman's death.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grill
Verb
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She was detained by Italian police for questioning and interrogated for 53 hours over five days without legal counsel or an interpreter present.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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While being interrogated, Christopher Eaves declined to answer questions from homicide detectives, police said.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask whether this was the worst trade in NFL and major sports history.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The actor adds that he was once asked if a company could use his voice and declined.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Part of the mission of Post Market Place and its parent company, the not-for-profit Adelante Center for Entrepreneurship, is providing healthy food for people, whether at a restaurant or a food pantry.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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View the restaurant's menu online, ahead of time and decide what to order.—
Lindsey DeSoto, RD, LD,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes The government has long had broad discretion to question and search noncitizens before admitting them into the country.—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The shooting Saturday in Pocatello outraged the boy's family and neighbors as well as viewers online who questioned why the officers opened fire within about 12 seconds of exiting their patrol cars while making no apparent effort to de-escalate the situation or use less lethal weapons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Host An Interactive Townhall When the team feels off track, host an interactive town hall and have your internal comms team add engaging elements like live Q&As, real-time polls and fun quizzes to lighten the mood.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The cake is made in a blender (what?!) and Jesse quizzes Shilpa on how that works.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Drivas grew up eating cheeseburgers and onion rings at a diner her father ran for 35 years.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Stalactites is another spot that is special to the local Greek community, and diners are advised to look out for tennis stars and singers like Billie Eilish.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Forensic investigators will examine the findings for signs of trauma, injury and a cause of death.—
Dawn Klavon,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the trendy neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, cafes and clothing stores bustled as usual.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, Bachelier opened a cafe and test kitchen space along Highway 101 in Leucadia that somewhat accidentally became a blockbuster restaurant, though its immediate success was slightly improbable but not at all surprising given the collective talent.—
Candice Woo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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