as in questionable
open to question or dispute
it's a moot question what might have happened if the American colonies had not broken away from Great Britain
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as in to raise
to present or bring forward for discussion
conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted
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as in to debate
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
the issue of whether a person's nature or upbringing is more important continues to be mooted by experts and laymen alike
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Recent Examples of moot
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Trump claimed Friday that the law is a moot point because the United States is no longer bombing Iran.
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Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
The extent of the impact is unclear but Russia has mooted banning gasoline exports.
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Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
And as this page also has noted, if fuel prices stay high, the FAA plan for capping O’Hare flights this summer could be mostly moot.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Trump claimed Friday that the law is a moot point because the United States is no longer bombing Iran.
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Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
Verb
The Financial Times reported that Microsoft threatened legal action over that deal, though today’s amendment should moot that as a legal issue.
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Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
The extent of the impact is unclear but Russia has mooted banning gasoline exports.
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Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moot
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The logic here is highly questionable — dying for your queen and dying by her hand are not equivalent sacrifices — but let’s blame Lorent’s lapse in judgment on the chaos of the moment.
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Indeed, Femi is just that, even despite a questionable loss to Lesnar in their second match at Clash in Italy last month.
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Relatives identified the food vendor as Arabelia Martinez, 62, and have raised more than $100,000 to pay for therapy and replace the items damaged in the incident.
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Jake embraced his stepparent role wholeheartedly and helped raise Alex alongside Antonio and Rochelle.
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For generations, those rules have been questioned and debated but rarely tested – until now.
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The question of who will have the best record should be debated all summer.
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But this approach rests on some debatable assumptions.
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That’s what should’ve happened to the quarterback Brendan Sorsby, whose conduct isn’t debatable.
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More bills have been introduced this year than last, including by Republicans, said Justine Gluck, policy director of the Future of Privacy Forum, a nonprofit that advocates for data privacy in technology and whose members are from industry, academia and civic groups.
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The brand quickly brought new models to market and introduced a novel come-to-the-customer sales and service experience that let buyers bypass dealerships—Genesis was sold and serviced through existing Hyundai stores.
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In discussing the matter, Hahn also called for the county to look into establishing an emergency stockpile of air purifiers and other critical supplies to better prepare for future disasters.
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.
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That disputable appraisal turned a few heads, and people began peppering the bot for further remarks on Musk’s physical prowess.
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In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring.
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Fernandes hit Ronaldo with a perfect pass, and Ronaldo perfectly placed a shot with his right foot to the opposite side of the net.
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“Moot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moot. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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