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
Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Now, for many Americans, the $15,000 standard deduction for singles and $30,000 for married filing jointly makes itemizing a moot point.
—Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
James Pearce, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Leaving may also mean Plaintiffs will have forfeited any opportunity to obtain a remedy based on their APA [Administrative Procedure Act] claims, as leaving may moot those claims.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 15 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
While significant, the proposal was just one component of a sweeping overhaul of short-term rental rules that the city spent months developing after various court rulings rendered moot the bulk of its existing regulations.
—Ella McCarthy, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Now, for many Americans, the $15,000 standard deduction for singles and $30,000 for married filing jointly makes itemizing a moot point.
—Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Verb
Figures remain confidential, and it will be partly linked to sales and team performance, but the yearly windfall will be a lot more than the figure of £60million per year which had previously been mooted.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Leaving may also mean Plaintiffs will have forfeited any opportunity to obtain a remedy based on their APA [Administrative Procedure Act] claims, as leaving may moot those claims.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moot
Adjective
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The Dolphins have versatility among their backups, but the quality of their backups remains questionable.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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Reject questionable practices and products, and resist modern marketing, which has a short lifespan.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Local organizations and community members in Milwaukee are working to raise funds and support for both Hanan Refugees Relief Group and the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, the pervasive use of surveillance technologies raises red flags around civil liberties and the potential for government overreach.—
David Ly,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ohio lawmakers debated everything from home grow restrictions to penalizing passengers who smoke in the car.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
17 Aug. 2025
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Then, ensuring they are heard, considered, debated, and brought into solutions.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Carl Anka So much about this side is debatable except in midfield and, rather perversely, up front, where even a wantaway Alexander Isak seems the best option in the medium term (if not perhaps before the window closes).—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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While high school visits are appreciated, their necessity and effectiveness are debatable.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The Pixel 10 Pro line (including the regular Pro, and both the Pro XL and Pro Fold) will introduce new features in hardware and software, as with any manufacturer’s launch of a flagship device.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Three years earlier, Google researchers introduced the transformer, a type of neural network that can analyze and reproduce mathematical patterns in text.—
Webb Wright,
Scientific American,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In a message to the Free Press sent Friday via email, WDIV vice president and general manager Bob Ellis stated the station has reached out to Winchester to discuss the next steps.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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On this week’s Pop Star Preview episode of the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger is joined by Billboard executive editor of music (and longtime Swift correspondent) Jason Lipshutz to discuss the earliest transmissions from Swift’s Showgirl era.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Investigators are not sure how Mario was able to gain entry to parts of the hospital, Bettison said, adding that the hospital was briefly placed on lockdown.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Here's what mosquitos are usually drawn to. Damp or humid areas Standing water Warm temperatures Dark, shady areas Carbon dioxide (aka your breath) Orkin released its 2025 Top 50 Mosquito Cities List that places three Tennessee cities in the top 50.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Though some have argued there are similarities in how Trump works as a statesman, in comparison to Reagan.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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While the two argued over the definition of a restaurant, Kennedy said a letter from the Sacramento Environmental Health Division classified Mei Wah as a bar.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Moot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moot. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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