GRILL Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈgril

Definition of grill

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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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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grill

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noun

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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Verb

Gianmarco does live up to his Simon Cowell role as the panel’s resident skeptic, though Kumail is also an exacting judge, repeatedly grilling or scoffing at the players and even fact-checking them. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 John DeLucie, for example, grilled up rack of lamb, while Andrew Rea, also known as Babish, offered spicy chili-garlic noodles and Guinness shepherd’s pie. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Noun

The short answer is that the lactic acid and phosphates in dairy help retain moisture even when exposed to the high temperatures of the grill. — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 There are also dining and family areas, plus a vintage-style kitchen sporting an indoor grill and pass-through cabinetry. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grill

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Verb

The alleged attacker was detained and interrogated by Saudi authorities.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
The Omani suspect is being held and interrogated by Saudi authorities.

— Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of interrogate

Verb

The statement, which named neither Hur nor anyone else, accepted that every film attracts harsh reviews along with praise, and asked who could draw an exact line between fair and excessive criticism.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Last month, Cate Blanchett, from the London stage of National Theatre’s Lyttelton Theatre after the curtain call of Electra/Persona, asked fans to put away their cellphones.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of ask

Verb

The apartment that people questioned spending money on is the same one that built her career.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Certainly there were clear taboos, beginning with questioning the legitimacy of the Chinese Communist Party and criticizing the country’s central leadership.

— Howard W. French, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of question

Verb

Are film-festival press conferences the place to quiz celebrities about politics?

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Barbera and his team then decided to go ahead and hold the presser after online observers blasted Venice’s hesitation to cancel it as a move to shield jury members from being quizzed about politics.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of quiz

Noun

Casual all-day diner Café Mix on Level 1 offers buffets and appeals to sweet tooths with its dessert station and chocolate fountain.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
But elevated readings extended into kitchen prep stations and dining areas, likely exposing servers, dishwashers and even diners.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of diner

Verb

In the fourth quarter, left tackle Rashawn Slater lay for several moments on the turf and was examined by medical staff before rising to his feet and walking gingerly to the sideline with an ankle injury.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
His father did not reply but squatted down to examine the man.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of examine

Verb

That would mean oil, which is being pumped full out in the world and can't be reined in that quickly, would fill tankers everywhere and the only way to not upset the supply market would be to dump it anywhere.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
This is encouraging — trustworthy system should be able to pump the breaks and realize when data inputs are too unreliable to make accurate estimations.

— Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of pump

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