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
Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
Cullom recommends pairing it with pork dishes, roasted chicken, or grilled vegetables.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 2025
The restaurant group then launched Momento as a woodfired grill in 2022, changed it to a Mediterranean restaurant in 2023 and closed it for good six months later, in March 2024.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Disclosure of the grants came the same day that Patel was grilled in a combative Senate confirmation hearing, including about his past comments praising the rioters who attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
Cullom recommends pairing it with pork dishes, roasted chicken, or grilled vegetables.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
Community spaces will include rooms with a kitchenette for gatherings, a computer and library room, a craft room, a fitness room, an outdoor grill area with picnic tables and a dog park.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 2025
The restaurant group then launched Momento as a woodfired grill in 2022, changed it to a Mediterranean restaurant in 2023 and closed it for good six months later, in March 2024.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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Encourage employees to interrogate every response from Gen AI and refrain from leaning solely on AI for client-facing work, where possible.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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But De La Vega said that in some cases, ICE has targeted a person of interest, but will stay to interrogate the family members or friends in the same vicinity.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2025
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Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the authorities.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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But to that point, a recent poll asked respondents whether Ishiba would be able to say no to unspecified hypothetical Trump demands.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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The pup was first spotted outside a seafood restaurant on Saturday after reportedly wandering up from the beach.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Prior to that, the space was occupied by Komatsu, a ramen restaurant.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2025
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Hegseth previously questioned her appointment in his 2024 book.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Other sheriffs’ concerns Other sheriffs have questioned ICE’s process and House Bill 10.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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Harrison is a notorious nutrition devotee and will occasionally begin conversations by quizzing friends on their health habits.—
C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Early on, the Oscar winner was quizzed on political affairs in her native U.S., and her answer was resolute.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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Some diners order a barbacoa plate and assemble their own meal, while others prefer to have the tender meat packed into tacos by El Milagrito’s seasoned cooks.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Herb, according to a news release, presented the sandwich as a to-go of the diner classic Eggs Benedict to Ray Kroc, the businessman who transformed McDonald's into what folks know it as today.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Susan Zirinsky, a former CBS News president, will continue to examine standards at the news division on an interim basis, McMahon said.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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According to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by NJ.com, troopers performing a load securement check asked to examine how the tractor-trailer’s doors were sealed.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Most notably are the cat cafes springing up around the country—there are reportedly 200 of these businesses located in the United States alone.—
Jackie (Ott) Jaakola,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Factors like longer-stay visas, reliable Wi-Fi, a fantastic cafe scene, and an array of cultural attractions and experiences are at the top of our checklist when deciding where to spend time.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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