as in cross-examination
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as in interrogating
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 asking
to put a question or questions to
grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend
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Recent Examples of grilling
Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
With the official kickoff to grilling season upon us, what is the best condiment combination for a hot dog?
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Anyone can walk the campus, use the playground, library, sledding hill or grilling area.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Anyone can walk the campus and use the playground, library, sledding hill or grilling area.
—Sophia Tareen, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Just adjust the grilling time as needed, and toss with the dressing while still warm.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Last year, a university in southern China launched a specialized barbecue school to train grilling experts for the booming night food economy, enrolling only 30 students from more than 4,000 applicants — an acceptance ratio that rivals those of some of China’s most elite university programs.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 3 June 2026
That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Campbell also enjoys weightlifting, swimming, and cooking and grilling.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Wahlberg also recommended not overcomplicating things when grilling at home.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Savitt spent days grilling Musk on the stand, seemingly taking advantage of his prior experience as Musk’s lawyer to get under Musk’s skin.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Figueira starts by grilling the beef over charcoal and wood until the fat cap renders into something approaching gold.
—Heide Brandes, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
Vasquez and fellow progressive Commissioners Alma Anaya and Tara Stamps all voted no after grilling Dart’s staff about potential loopholes to those data protections, how ever-changing tech capabilities would be monitored and how the contract was awarded.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
No awkward scrums with the media grilling him about a slump Saturday morning ahead of Game 3 of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Then all that's left is seasoning your tenderloin and grilling it to perfection in about 30 minutes.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
After grilling Woodward about his sources and coyly asking him about Deep Throat’s identity, Traylor’s Graham asked him if the truth about Watergate would ever be revealed.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Noun
Paish likes to poach a julienned onion in butter before blending it with his steak marinades and using that intensely flavorful liquid as a baste to apply during grilling or roasting.
—Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
With the official kickoff to grilling season upon us, what is the best condiment combination for a hot dog?
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Anyone can walk the campus, use the playground, library, sledding hill or grilling area.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Anyone can walk the campus and use the playground, library, sledding hill or grilling area.
—Sophia Tareen, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Just adjust the grilling time as needed, and toss with the dressing while still warm.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Last year, a university in southern China launched a specialized barbecue school to train grilling experts for the booming night food economy, enrolling only 30 students from more than 4,000 applicants — an acceptance ratio that rivals those of some of China’s most elite university programs.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 3 June 2026
That means all of the cookware, kitchen tools, grilling gadgets, baking accessories, and cleaning supplies will come in handy well before the winter holidays hit.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Campbell also enjoys weightlifting, swimming, and cooking and grilling.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Verb
Corn remains one of our favorite ways to enjoy summer’s bounty, whether grilling the cobs whole and serving with plenty of salt or simply sautéing the kernels in copious amounts of butter.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Wahlberg also recommended not overcomplicating things when grilling at home.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Savitt spent days grilling Musk on the stand, seemingly taking advantage of his prior experience as Musk’s lawyer to get under Musk’s skin.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Figueira starts by grilling the beef over charcoal and wood until the fat cap renders into something approaching gold.
—Heide Brandes, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
Vasquez and fellow progressive Commissioners Alma Anaya and Tara Stamps all voted no after grilling Dart’s staff about potential loopholes to those data protections, how ever-changing tech capabilities would be monitored and how the contract was awarded.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
No awkward scrums with the media grilling him about a slump Saturday morning ahead of Game 3 of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Then all that's left is seasoning your tenderloin and grilling it to perfection in about 30 minutes.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
After grilling Woodward about his sources and coyly asking him about Deep Throat’s identity, Traylor’s Graham asked him if the truth about Watergate would ever be revealed.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grilling
Noun
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During Popov’s cross-examination, which lasted most of the day Wednesday, Jafari used video of the stabbing, viewing the incident from multiple angles, to repeatedly contradict Popov’s testimony.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Southampton were represented by Kate Gallafent KC, an experienced lawyer who has worked with the FA on multiple occasions; the EFL was represented by Brendan Kelly KC, a criminal barrister with a formidable reputation in cross-examination.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The same instinct to accumulate without interrogating shows up everywhere.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Afterward, he was forced into a truck, where agents continued interrogating him after finding contacts linked to Argentine judicial agencies on his cellphone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Ahead of the 2024 election, the group drafted a memo asking whomever the incoming president was to mobilize federal agencies and welcoming presidential involvement in events and initiatives.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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For Harris, the mental challenge is deeply personal.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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One challenge was how to use the Knicks' depth by tinkering with his rotation.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Verb
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But now parents – and one county commissioner – are questioning the role technology plays in learning.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Reyes was taken into custody by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and turned over to the FBI for questioning, according to the documents.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Tennessee Titans went back to the streets quizzing random people in their schedule reveal in a twist to the team’s 2023 schedule reveal.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The talk was impassioned and wide-ranging, with Wood, a longtime del Toro interlocutor, quizzing the filmmaker on everything from his childhood in Guadalajara, Mexico, to his passion for design and scrapbooking.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Mortgage rates are essentially flat so far this week, according to a separate survey from Mortgage News Daily.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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But Atlanta is faring better than other host cities with its level of hotel bookings, with about 50% of the city’s survey respondents saying their booking pace was in line with or ahead of expectations, with demand trending above a typical June or July.—
Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Since arriving in Atlanta, conservators at Center for Puppetry Arts have been closely examining the nearly 900-pound figure to determine what restoration work may be needed before Kermit returns to public display.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Investigators in Chicago are examining issues connected to that left-leaning nonprofit organization American Future Republic, which Hoffman is listed as the president over, according to Influence Watch.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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