as in why
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
what! I can't believe we won!
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for what
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
Interjection
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Unfortunately, no, everyone’s going to be treated fairly.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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And that’s a pretty good place to start, no?—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
Interjection
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The rules changed completely four years ago, and hey, look at that, Alabama and Georgia are gettable.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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But hey, whiskey nerds are gonna whiskey nerd and whiskey sellers are gonna gouge.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
Interjection
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Dak Prescott carried this team This offense has had to play at an elite level to get a win and a tie this season with a supporting defense that, well, doesn’t support.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Tigers have Tarik Skubal, and uh … well, other teams have figured it out, right?—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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