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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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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
Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 9 July 2025
The beer garden’s Maine-style roll ($25 with fries or a side salad) is served on a buttery, grilled split-top bun and filled with a cool lobster salad topped with arugula and dressed in an aioli with a whisper of lemon and tarragon.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Clean out grease traps from grills after each use; store grill in garage or shed.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
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Verb
In a series of 2023 interviews, she was grilled about her and Musk's distinct roles at X and her leadership of the company.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 9 July 2025
The beer garden’s Maine-style roll ($25 with fries or a side salad) is served on a buttery, grilled split-top bun and filled with a cool lobster salad topped with arugula and dressed in an aioli with a whisper of lemon and tarragon.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
There will be reviews of grills, pizza ovens and adventure RVs; a feature on chef Eduardo Garcia, who continued to persevere even after losing his arm in an accident, as well as summer food and drink recipes.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Clean out grease traps from grills after each use; store grill in garage or shed.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grill
Verb
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Whether through poetry, music, film, or performance, his work defies convention and interrogates systems with rhythmic force and radical clarity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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The program is led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and allows police officers to interrogate immigrants in their custody and detain them for potential deportation.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 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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Fastow started by going door to door to dozens of insurance brokers in San Francisco and asking them about their pain points and most time consuming tasks.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Its signature Fight for $15 organizing effort in fast food restaurants, an industry notoriously difficult to unionize, got California lawmakers to mandate a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in 2023.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Though the property doesn’t have a restaurant, guests are offered direct-to-suite delivery of morning pastries and specialty coffee.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
Verb
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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
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Some have questioned whether city commissioners can unilaterally change election dates — a decision that also changes the length of their current terms — without voter approval.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
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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Getty Images Consumers may be pulling back on spending, but fast-casual chains have found at least one way to keep diners coming back: rewards programs.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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While the Detroit-style pizzas are clearly loved by locals, diners can also choose from a variety of pastas, salads, and appetizers, including wings and breadsticks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
Verb
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And don’t forget to examine your nails and the bottoms of your feet, Reid says.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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There are two approaches to this: comprehend the historical odds and position yourself ahead of the earnings release, or examine the correlation between immediate and medium-term returns post-earnings and position yourself accordingly after the earnings are announced.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Rising food costs due to inflation challenges new owner of the lower-level cafe in City Hall The new cafe is a family affair, with Carter-Watson's daughter and other family members helping out.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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Even local coworking spaces or cafes can boost creativity and satisfaction.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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