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as in problem
an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge
because I have missed so many classes, I had a hard time answering every question on today's surprise quiz
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as in request
an act or instance of asking for information
after reading the brief statement to the reporters, the lawyer ended the press conference by saying, "No more questions, please" the dozens of questions researched by the reference librarians
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as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
that these measurements are accurate is beyond question
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as in topic
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
it's a question of personal responsibility
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as in to challenge
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
the teenager openly questioned the authority of the town's police force to impose a curfew on residents under the age of 18
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as in to debate
to give serious and careful thought to
question your motives before you file the lawsuit: do you really care about the trees, or are you just trying to harass the neighbors?
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as in to doubt
to have no trust or confidence in
it was apparent that voters were questioning the President's ability to manage the economy
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as in to ask
to put a question or questions to
the press should be allowed to question public officials about any matter of general interest
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as in to examine
to put a series of questions to
the police questioned the suspect before deciding that there was insufficient evidence to hold him
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Recent Examples of question
ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
The psychologist’s questions—about my childhood, my encounters with drugs, my prison record—seemed studiously neutral.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
No one questions the investment, no one questions the way Mayer went to the [Latin] Grammys.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Many questions remain over what comes next, whether Hamas will disarm and how Gaza will be governed after the war.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
The psychologist’s questions—about my childhood, my encounters with drugs, my prison record—seemed studiously neutral.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
When questioned about the third-party investigation, Oakley Assistant City Manager Danielle Navarro said staff could not comment on the matter.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
No one questions the investment, no one questions the way Mayer went to the [Latin] Grammys.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for question
Noun
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On Monday, of course, the problem wasn’t Durbin getting caught stealing.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Cascale’s Joël Mertens further outlined the problem.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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And anyone whose channel was terminated must wait at least one year before submitting a request.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Neither Musk nor Boring responded to requests for comment for this story.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Hogsett promoted Andrews to director of DMD over the objections of the city's HR director.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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Attorneys for Lyle and the family filed a formal objection to the further release of audio, but the parole board denied the request, explaining the recordings were public records.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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But in the dietary guidelines advisory report, the scientific committee didn't make any explicit recommendations on the topic.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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But most high-profile studies have treated the topic warily.—
Eve Lu,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The group said the AI badge will challenge scouts to examine the effects of AI on daily life, learn about the impacts of deepfakes, and work on a project that either incorporates AI or explains the technology in a way other scouts will understand.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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This idea weaves through the novel as Sadie, the protagonist, becomes increasingly drawn to Bruno’s worldview, challenging her sense of self and mission.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Geologists debate boundaries of the ring of fire While geologists widely agree upon most regions within the Pacific Ring of Fire, several areas remain subject to debate.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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With the nation's 250th anniversary approaching, many teachers, parents and politicians are debating the best ways for students to learn about American history.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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Recent graduates are sweating over limited job prospects; AI is quickly taking over entry-level roles, and many hiring managers doubt Gen Z’s competency in the workforce.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Beghe doubts that will be an issue for Voight this season, too.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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While other people were asking about promotions, titles, and raises, Burns was taking on the problems nobody else wanted to solve.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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McMahon has encouraged states to ask her to waive rules on spending the money.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Question.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/question. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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