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as in asks
to put a question or questions to
interrogated him about where he'd gone the night before
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as in examines
to put a series of questions to
police interrogated the murder suspect for hours on end
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Recent Examples of interrogates
Also starring Denis O'Hare, Zachary Quinto, Sandra Bernhard, Isaac Powell, and Patti LuPone, NYC interrogates many thematic threads, but none more so than the illusion of control.
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Made in Africa is a monthly column by Rolling Stone staff writer Mankaprr Conteh that celebrates and interrogates the lives, concerns, and innovations of cultural workers of the African diaspora from their vantage point.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
And when the surviving crew interrogates the android Ash about his treachery, the book has him pretty much spill the space beans.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
But Fastvold, the partner and creative collaborator of The Brutalist director Brady Corbet—she co-wrote both that film and Corbet’s previous movie, Vox Lux—also interrogates the idea of spirituality as a lifeline.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
Pierre Michel Jean’s TTFF title Oblivion interrogates anti-Blackness in Dominican society.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Similarly, De Onkruidenier, artists-in-residence at the Sainsbury Centre, are based at Wolterton until September, creating work that interrogates ecological memory and environmental change.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Following a struggling young actor's return home to New Jersey after his mother dies, the film interrogates themes like mental illness, medication, growing up, and falling in love, sometimes nailing the sentiments and other times falling short.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Made in Africa is a monthly column by Rolling Stone staff writer Mankaprr Conteh that celebrates and interrogates the lives, concerns, and innovations of cultural workers of the African diaspora from their vantage point.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
And when the surviving crew interrogates the android Ash about his treachery, the book has him pretty much spill the space beans.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
But Fastvold, the partner and creative collaborator of The Brutalist director Brady Corbet—she co-wrote both that film and Corbet’s previous movie, Vox Lux—also interrogates the idea of spirituality as a lifeline.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
Pierre Michel Jean’s TTFF title Oblivion interrogates anti-Blackness in Dominican society.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Similarly, De Onkruidenier, artists-in-residence at the Sainsbury Centre, are based at Wolterton until September, creating work that interrogates ecological memory and environmental change.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Following a struggling young actor's return home to New Jersey after his mother dies, the film interrogates themes like mental illness, medication, growing up, and falling in love, sometimes nailing the sentiments and other times falling short.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrogates
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And while their land is private, anyone who asks respectfully is welcome to fish - a simple but powerful gesture.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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This movie asks you to listen closely to the dialogue, as there are a number of extended monologues that provide historical backdrop.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
2 Oct. 2025
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The report examines how long that money will last for a retiree in every state.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
7 Oct. 2025
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The project examines how Elizabeth Taylor transformed from a child actress into a powerhouse performer, global businesswoman, and humanitarian whose influence on celebrity culture echoes today.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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Her mother, Kris Jenner, questions whether wearing diamonds to testify is a good look.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Everybody always questions his defense and everything else.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Interrogates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrogates. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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