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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
Employing a cast of non-professional locals, the film playfully interrogates the brutal but bungled occupation while also allowing its actors — many of whom are descendants of the fascists’ victims — to reinterpret and reclaim a chapter in their city’s past.
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Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2026
Also of note, when Vader interrogates Leia on the Death Star, this would be a perfect time to use the force.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
But beyond its account of a family in flight, from both the authorities and its own murkier truths, Dangerous, Dirty, Violent and Young interrogates the radicalism of the 1960s and 70s, its unlikely alliances, its political legacies, and its many, many casualties along the way.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Hitchcock's greatest film is a perfect thriller that interrogates our obsession with observing the lives of others.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
June interrogates him about Frankenstein and mentions the creature being forced to do another’s bidding.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Longtime Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos and his daughter Paola Ramos — a journalist whose latest book interrogates the rise of the Latino far right — are moderating the conversation at Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
When Deadline interrogates how Doctor Who can continue with millions of pounds less budget per episode, Salt again harks back to her early time in the post.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Engage with art that interrogates identity and civic belonging.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2026
Also of note, when Vader interrogates Leia on the Death Star, this would be a perfect time to use the force.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
But beyond its account of a family in flight, from both the authorities and its own murkier truths, Dangerous, Dirty, Violent and Young interrogates the radicalism of the 1960s and 70s, its unlikely alliances, its political legacies, and its many, many casualties along the way.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
Hitchcock's greatest film is a perfect thriller that interrogates our obsession with observing the lives of others.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
June interrogates him about Frankenstein and mentions the creature being forced to do another’s bidding.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Longtime Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos and his daughter Paola Ramos — a journalist whose latest book interrogates the rise of the Latino far right — are moderating the conversation at Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
When Deadline interrogates how Doctor Who can continue with millions of pounds less budget per episode, Salt again harks back to her early time in the post.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Engage with art that interrogates identity and civic belonging.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrogates
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October 23 – November 21 A bigger plan may sound exciting until a family expectation or private reality asks to be included in the decision.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Lenny Bruce Memorial Foundation.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Netflix's documentary The Crash examines events surrounding the tragic accident and its aftermath, and features the first interview with Shirilla about what happened that day.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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The Athletic examines the legal ramifications of this situation and what could happen next.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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No one questions their autonomy.—
Robert Henderson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Rawlence also questions whether what Colossal is doing is really reviving extinct species.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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“Interrogates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrogates. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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