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as in asked
to put a question or questions to
interrogated him about where he'd gone the night before
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as in examined
to put a series of questions to
police interrogated the murder suspect for hours on end
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Recent Examples of interrogated
She’s interrogated by a researcher named Phil (Mark Duplass), who works for the mysterious company Async, which used to build MRI machines and now studies the Backrooms.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Viewers see Mary being interrogated by Async employee Phil (Mark Duplass), as well as a twisted version of Mary sitting in silence by herself.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Ai was detained and interrogated in a backroom at the airport while his son was held in a separate room.
—Anthony Mason, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The activists said they were held for several days in Israel’s Ktzi’ot prison, where some said they were shocked with electricity while being interrogated about their participation in the flotilla.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
The resource officer allegedly interrogated CFR without a parent present, violating his rights, the suit says.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Later, people tell me that the police interrogated her like a potential suspect—not harshly, just because of standard procedure.
—Akash Kapur, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Iván Daniel Calás Navarro, founder of the Christian channel Voz de Verdad, had been interrogated and threatened with prison since 2023 and by March 2026 was forced into exile in Spain.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Her stunning 2025 debut, Waiting Room, interrogated horror and discomfort through probing and foreboding synthesizer drones and crackling bass; on Carve, she’s not done with her demons yet.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Viewers see Mary being interrogated by Async employee Phil (Mark Duplass), as well as a twisted version of Mary sitting in silence by herself.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Ai was detained and interrogated in a backroom at the airport while his son was held in a separate room.
—Anthony Mason, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The activists said they were held for several days in Israel’s Ktzi’ot prison, where some said they were shocked with electricity while being interrogated about their participation in the flotilla.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
The resource officer allegedly interrogated CFR without a parent present, violating his rights, the suit says.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Later, people tell me that the police interrogated her like a potential suspect—not harshly, just because of standard procedure.
—Akash Kapur, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Iván Daniel Calás Navarro, founder of the Christian channel Voz de Verdad, had been interrogated and threatened with prison since 2023 and by March 2026 was forced into exile in Spain.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Her stunning 2025 debut, Waiting Room, interrogated horror and discomfort through probing and foreboding synthesizer drones and crackling bass; on Carve, she’s not done with her demons yet.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrogated
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When asked about her challenging Qualls in a primary, her campaign declined to comment Saturday.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Those with information are asked to contact the department’s homicide unit at 510-981-5741.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Researchers also examined studies finding that vaping aerosols contain potentially carcinogenic compounds, including formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and heavy metals such as nickel, chromium and lead that may come from heating elements within devices.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Each episode of the series examined a different homicide case, with Hansen interviewing key witnesses, victims, and members of law enforcement.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Hur’s yearlong investigation led to a 345-page report that questioned Biden’s age and mental competence but recommended no criminal charges against the then-81-year-old.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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But many were critical of Luce’s unconventional design and some questioned whether the EV could dilute investment returns for the business.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Morgan will appear alongside opera singer Katherine Jenkins and be quizzed by Deadline’s Jake Kanter in a panel on fame, media, culture and public opinion, while former First Lady Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, will record a live episode of their podcast IMO.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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The five participants were quizzed by a moderator and supplemented by questions from the audience during the 90-minute presentation in Orlando.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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“Interrogated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrogated. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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