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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in to ask

to put a question or questions to grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

grill

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of grill

Verb

The smoke, the char, the flavor—the reasons for cooking with live fire in the first place—are there in ways even the best pellet grills struggle to produce. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Those looking for more affordable ways to update outdoor spaces can snag hammocks and chairs for up to 64 percent off, full-size grills for under $400, and adorable mushroom spikes that water your plants for you. — Melissa Epifano, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Noun

In addition to keeping cold items cold, the same insulation and thick walls can keep fresh barbecue and foods off the grill hot. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Prepare a grill for medium-high indirect heat (for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off; for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side); lightly oil grate with vegetable oil. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grill

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grill

Verb

The Average Problem Dines has been running his own experiments with frontier models, asking them to write in distinct styles and then interrogating them about why the output comes back bland.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Her new album, Fata Morgana, uses an array of cascading rhythms, impish hooks, and fierce poetry to interrogate her place in a corrupt American society.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026

Definition of interrogate

Verb

When asked about his All-Star nod over the weekend, Joe Ryan focused on his team’s offense and the upcoming schedule instead of himself.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Darnell didn’t have an answer when asked if Acuff, Clifford and Cardwell will play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday in the final game of the California Classic.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of ask

Noun

The restaurant sources its birotes from Duran’s to make the open-face, bean and cheese-smeared breakfast sandwiches popular throughout Mexico.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
The coaster will be located in a new section of Six Flags called Rancho de la Tormenta, featuring Cocina Abuela – a Spanish/Latin American restaurant.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of restaurant

Verb

Buchhorn’s conviction was overturned in 2021, after the Court of Appeals of Kansas found Buchhorn’s defense did not sufficiently question Erik Mitchell of Frontier Forensics Midwest, an independent contractor who performed Oliver’s autopsy.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Trump has routinely teased the possibility of seeking a third term since returning to office and openly questioned whether he would be allowed to do so.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of question

Verb

Prosecutors spent the start of George’s testimony quizzing him on the organizational structure of the sheriff’s office, as well as how internal affairs investigations play out.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
This is a chance for subscribers to quiz Brighton correspondent Andy Naylor about this transfer window and the season ahead.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of quiz

Noun

Head to Los Rios Rancho for seasonal pick-your-own experiences and have a slice of pie at Apple Annie’s—giant and domed like a mountain itself, Apple Annie’s signature pie could feed a dozen diners.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
From Friday to Sunday, singers and alphorn players filled the streets and spontaneous bursts of yodeling echoed through restaurants, where diners initially reacted with surprise before joining in.

— Jez Fielder, Fortune, 30 June 2026

Definition of diner

Verb

Apple examines each application and each update of every third-party app, and if these don’t meet Apple’s definition of acceptable, then they are not allowed to be installed.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
These agencies examine the water in comparison to contamination thresholds to determine if the area is swimmable.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of examine

Browse Nearby Words

grievously

grill

grille

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of grill

verb

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on grill

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

perfunctory

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes