GRILL Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

grill 1 of 2

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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Recent Examples of grill

Verb

Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen will grill the islanders in front of a live studio audience. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 Expect refined takes on local favorites, to expertly grilled meats and seasonal vegetable dishes, alongside a thoughtful wine list showcasing Greek producers. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Noun

Outdoor grills, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center will keep the whole family happy. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Bearwise tips for dealing with bears at home include, never to feed or approach a bear, secure food, garbage and recycling, remove bird feeders, never leave pet food outdoors and clean and store grills. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grill

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grill

Verb

Animals Soul Blind Larissa Diakiw On interrogating fear and what bats can teach about human connection.

— Naomi Skwarna, hazlitt.net, 13 Aug. 2026
There is a black tarpaulin on the wall that’s been assaulted with paint and more than a dozen lamps suspended above it, blasting the painting with light as if to interrogate it about the circumstances of its creation.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of interrogate

Verb

Appearing on Fox News on Thursday, Vance was asked how the conflict could ultimately end.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Women considering enlistment are generally more likely to ask practical questions about pregnancy policies, hygiene and whether barracks were coed, recruiters and women currently serving explained.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of ask

Noun

Food and drink The open-fire restaurant, Ambos, is led by Argentine chef Norberto Piattoni, an alum of celebrity grillmaster Francis Mallmann.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
One recall can often apply to multiple different products that were available at a variety of stores or restaurants.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of restaurant

Verb

The two victims met every night from April 1-3 at Pinder’s apartment in Sweetwater, where they were quizzed about the fraternity’s history and beaten with paddles and canes for wrong answers, according to the affidavits.

— Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
For smaller models, there’s also a distilling process where the new model is quizzed on answers by a more complex model (sometimes one from a competitor).

— Julien Khaleghy, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of quiz

Noun

The Wongs interacted with customers on Sunday during the eatery’s bittersweet final day, as diners were eager for one last plate of pancakes or country fried steak.

— Daily News, Daily News, 10 Aug. 2026
Crowds of dedicated diners braved the 90-degree heat to line up around the ’50s-style restaurant and took in the sights, sounds and smells of Heart’s for one last time.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of diner

Verb

Last year, President Claudia Sheinbaum formed an investigative unit to re-examine the case, and the new attorney general, Ernestina Godoy, began a re-analysis.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
Two hours after the game, 16 groundskeepers were still examining every inch of the field and making repairs.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of examine

Verb

Elsewhere in high fashion, McQueen has embraced corset-like footwear with a range of styles including the peep-toe Lexie Pumps worn by Sophie Thatcher and other silhouettes like the fall 2026 Koko wedge pump with brogue trim.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
There are also some manual vacuums available that rely on a pumping action from the user.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of pump

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