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as in problems
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 requests
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 objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
that these measurements are accurate is beyond question
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as in topics
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 challenges
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 debates
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 doubts
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 asks
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 examines
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 questions
Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In Minnesota, investigators and journalists have raised serious questions about fraud schemes tied to networks that disproportionately benefited non-citizens, while the families actually paying into the system were left footing the bill.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Sources said Noem was at the White House on Monday and faced questions about the Department of Homeland Security's handling of the shooting and its response.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
These sections are loaded with remorse, questions about mortality and the afterlife.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.
—Karen Tumulty, Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Experts say some familiar nutrition advice remains, but the changes may raise questions and confusion.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Currently, however, major investment companies own only a small portion of homes across the state, raising questions about how much of an impact limiting their ownership would have on home affordability.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The letter also questions a memorandum sent to the schools by the Idaho Board of Education just before the law took effect, explaining the new law to the universities.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Judge questions government’s motives The judge questioned the government’s motivation behind the crackdown and expressed skepticism about a letter Attorney General Pam Bondi recently sent to Walz.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Money questions Another nonprofit is suing Hunger Busters, claiming Phillips misused grant money.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
One of the film’s key emotional punches comes when Rachel questions Gustav about her suitability to star in his movie.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Smith, who now serves on GLAAD’s board of directors, questions this assessment.
—David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Not as a cure, but as a precision tool that changes which questions medicine is able to ask.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
The manager who questions decisions long after others have moved on.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
Video footage and eyewitness accounts have raised serious questions about the justification for lethal force.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In Minnesota, investigators and journalists have raised serious questions about fraud schemes tied to networks that disproportionately benefited non-citizens, while the families actually paying into the system were left footing the bill.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Sources said Noem was at the White House on Monday and faced questions about the Department of Homeland Security's handling of the shooting and its response.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
These sections are loaded with remorse, questions about mortality and the afterlife.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.
—Karen Tumulty, Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Experts say some familiar nutrition advice remains, but the changes may raise questions and confusion.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Currently, however, major investment companies own only a small portion of homes across the state, raising questions about how much of an impact limiting their ownership would have on home affordability.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Naim questions why Ryan acts so distant in school.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The letter also questions a memorandum sent to the schools by the Idaho Board of Education just before the law took effect, explaining the new law to the universities.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Judge questions government’s motives The judge questioned the government’s motivation behind the crackdown and expressed skepticism about a letter Attorney General Pam Bondi recently sent to Walz.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Money questions Another nonprofit is suing Hunger Busters, claiming Phillips misused grant money.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
One of the film’s key emotional punches comes when Rachel questions Gustav about her suitability to star in his movie.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Smith, who now serves on GLAAD’s board of directors, questions this assessment.
—David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Not as a cure, but as a precision tool that changes which questions medicine is able to ask.
—New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026
The manager who questions decisions long after others have moved on.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for questions
Noun
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Bera added that agricultural problems ultimately impact all consumers.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Onsite quantum advantage The Advantage2 system uses quantum annealing, a method designed to solve highly complex optimization problems that are difficult for classical computers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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But the problem began snowballing only late last month, when Grok seemingly granted a large number of user requests to modify images posted by others.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hilton and Home Depot didn’t respond to comment requests over the activists’ calls.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Heading into the week, Senate GOP leaders were forging ahead with the funding plan, beginning procedural steps Monday to put the full package of bills on the floor later this week despite objections from Democrats.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In 2015, Suzuki found that Abe’s allies had signed off on the Church’s name change (to the Family Federation) over the objections of other government officials and civic groups.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
John Brummett,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Consider Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast, which began in 2006, developing its current long-form, immersive format that explores major historical topics with a punk sensibility.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit challenges 36 boat strikes since September that killed at least 126 people, the first legal case to question their legality under international law.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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When so much of what’s wrong in the world is the narrowing and shrinking of our moral circles, a movement that effectively challenges that has to do the opposite.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The crypto firm’s move comes as California debates a ballot measure that would tax billionaires 5% on their total wealth for healthcare funding.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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This lesson matters today as the international community debates the future of Venezuela.—
Rick Singh,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Exxon, Conoco doubts But Exxon and Conoco will need reassurances to return to Venezuela, Wright said.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Henderson said her family doubts that Emony’s death was an accident.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Charli asks; this bit gets a laugh).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Marc Anthony asks the most beautifulest [sic] woman in the room to come to the stage.—
Denise Warner,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Questions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questions. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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