as in cross-examination
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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
Noun
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During Diddy — Dirty Money alum Dawn Richard's cross-examination on May 19, Richard said Iovine was present at a dinner party around 2009, during which Combs allegedly punched Ventura Fine.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
23 May 2025 -
Prosecutors dismissed one charge of battery by means of a deadly weapon — after the victim clarified on cross-examination that he was beaten with a golf club, not a baseball bat.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Harvick raised his voice about why the appeals process hadn't been made public, asking what is there to hide.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These include the need for practical life skills, preparation for a fast-changing future, the challenge of managing screen time, the importance of affordability, and the search for learning experiences that build direction and self-esteem.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Molinar explained in-depth the three parts of the instructional framework: first teach; demonstration of learning; and reteach and challenge.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.—
Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For example, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) has identified about 800 TNOs — and that's even though DES is ostensibly a cosmological survey.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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Sixty-three percent of Gen Zers and 52 percent of millennials are considering moving abroad, according to a recent survey by Harris Poll.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The military is examining options for soldiers to control the distribution of food limited to a minimum caloric amount necessary for survival, the person said.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
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The examining magistrate now has to decide what direction to give to the proceedings.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
25 May 2025
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Here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for the week of May 18 to 24.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Before filming began, Han gave the two actors a relationship questionnaire to fill out together, in character.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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Another closed-door session to discuss jury questionnaires took place into Thursday afternoon.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2025
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“Grilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grilling. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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