grilling 1 of 2

noun

Definition of grillingnext
as in cross-examination

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grilling

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verb

present participle of grill
1
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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2
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 Synonyms for grilling
  1. cross-examination
  2. asking
  3. challenge
  4. questioning
  5. survey
  6. examining
  7. quiz
  8. questionnaire
Noun
  • The jury wanted to hear part of the cross-examination of the city medical examiner who concluded Penny's chokehold killed Neely.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • On cross-examination, deputy prosecuting attorney Janna Skelton asked Ahmad if Whitfield was still a threat after he was handcuffed.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of cross-examination
Verb
  • Something dim and unknowable seemed to be asking me to trust it.
    Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Carter’s attorney Alex Spiro filed a motion Monday asking a judge to force the accuser to reveal her real name or dismiss the case.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of asking
Noun
  • All Fresh Seafood was one of the first direct to consumer suppliers who took on the challenge of introducing fresh seafood to all Americans.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And talk about working with Adam Pearson, who has some of these same physical challenges in the film.
    Elena Nelson Howe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of challenge
Verb
  • When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • According to a criminal complaint, Mangione began shaking after the question and he was taken into custody for questioning.
    Liam Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of questioning
Noun
  • One in 20 American adults bought a gun for the first time between March 2020 and March 2022, according to a survey conducted by NORC (previously known as the National Opinion Research Center), a research organization based at the University of Chicago.
    Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Over 42,000 participants took that survey again in 2009.
    Maggie O'Neill, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of survey
Verb
  • Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Intrigued by this finding, the research group designed a study examining how coffee might interact with the gut microbiome in more detail.
    Christina Manian, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of examining
Noun
  • Ashton says that’s changing, thanks in part to initiatives like Cooler Moments, which helps women access educational resources, take quizzes and gain better understanding about their treatment options for managing VMS.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond purchases, consumers engaged with brands through profile completions, recycling initiatives, and quizzes, which grew by 454% over the BFCM weekend according to LoyaltyLion data from over 4000 stores.
    Catherine Erdly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of quiz
Noun
  • Leading medical groups advise hospitals to use questionnaires instead of universal drug tests.
    Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Screening usually involves a questionnaire or verbal assessment.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of questionnaire
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