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
  • Boyle excelled in closing arguments and in cross-examination of witnesses, McCann said.
    David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Upon cross-examination, prosecutors questioned both men about their social media posts.
    Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of cross-examination
Verb
  • Rather than asking the reader to identify the important information, the candidate decides which points are most relevant and highlights that data.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Others posed as parents asking about their struggling teenager.
    Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of asking
Noun
  • The company continues to face liquidity challenges and relies on external financing to fund its operations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The 2-1 decision from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a challenge to a similar law in Tennessee, which may ultimately determine whether all such state laws around the country can be enforced.
    Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of challenge
Verb
  • Hegseth has leaned into culture war issues, suggesting that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff should be fired for his embrace of diversity and inclusion programs, and questioning whether women should serve in combat roles.
    nbcnews.com, nbcnews.com, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Republicans have criticized it, questioning CMS' authority to make the extra payments and calling them a political ploy in an election year.
    Susan Jaffe, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of questioning
Noun
  • As far as net worth is concerned, survey respondents placed that figure at $5.3 million.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Consumer spending on the winter holidays is expected to reach a record $902 per person on average across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)’s latest consumer survey.
    Rohit Arora, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of survey
Verb
  • The goal is to identify unhelpful thoughts—such as anxious, catastrophic or overgeneralized thinking—label them and then challenge them by examining evidence and considering more rational alternatives.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Other big Chinese players are currently examining similar plans.
    Neil Winton, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of examining
Noun
  • With nearly 70 resorts to choose from, Club Med even created a quiz for guests to find the perfect Sun or Ski resort.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Take the quiz … ‘AIN'T THAT SOME’ – Country singer tops CMA nominations despite roller-coaster year.
    Fox News, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of quiz
Noun
  • The data collected from these questionnaires can help analyze the results as the votes are being tallied.
    Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez, while running in 2022, also identified himself as an abolitionist in his DSA questionnaire.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of questionnaire
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