grilled

VERB

broil food

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barbecue roast sear

STRONG

burn cook rotisserie

WEAK

charcoal-broil cook over an open pit

Antonyms

WEAK

answer

VERB

ask questions aggressively

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interrogate roast

STRONG

catechize inquisition interview question

WEAK

cross-examine give the third degree go over put the pressure on put the screws to third degree

Antonyms

STRONG

answer

Example Sentences

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Brining chicken in pickle juice — whether for fried chicken, grilled chicken or air-fried tenders — keeps it unbelievably moist while adding a subtle tang that’s difficult to identify outright.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

“Then your guests can make a grilled barbecue chicken sandwich, and you stretch the finished chicken even further.”

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Eel is eaten worldwide but is particularly popular in Japan, where it is called "unagi" and traditionally served grilled and covered in a sticky-sweet sauce.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Mark and Gustavo, what are the topics you hope candidates will be grilled on?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

She made me a grilled cheese sandwich, my favorite.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper