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
Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
By Tuesday, this consideration appeared moot.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
James Wallace, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The Supreme Court could also render his tariffs moot if they’re struck down as unconstitutional without approval from Congress in a pending case before the high court.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Garnett denied as moot the defense’s other motions regarding the death penalty.
—Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
By Tuesday, this consideration appeared moot.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
While pace bowler Josh Tongue had been mooted as a replacement for Wood, England have decided against a five-man seam attack with Jacks effectively preferred to Shoaib Bashir, who was named in the 12-man squad for Perth but now misses out for a second time this series.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The Supreme Court could also render his tariffs moot if they’re struck down as unconstitutional without approval from Congress in a pending case before the high court.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moot
Adjective
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After missing Saturday’s contest, Suggs is considered questionable to play Sunday at Los Angeles.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Now, that tactic seems questionable.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Davis said that many online commenters seemed to object both to tipping and service charges, even as restaurateurs struggle to raise menu prices to keep pace with the soaring costs of food and rent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Murder-for-hire theories have been raised.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Treasury yields drifted higher but the move was contained as investors debated the merits of growth versus inflation.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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High-stakes debate on whether to renovate or relocate shifts to new phase for mayor and council members.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As a contribution to humanity, however, its value is debatable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The extent to which such tips could transform the mere mortals in the audience is debatable.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lanson Place answered the call in 2005 as one of Hong Kong’s first boutique hotels, introducing a more intimate, residential-style approach to luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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All four companies have taken steps to improve safety, including by introducing parental controls tools, adding privacy settings for young users, increasing content restrictions and offering options to limit notifications or time spent scrolling.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The announcement was made at the Air and Space Forces Association Air Warfare Symposium, where defense leaders gathered to discuss next-generation airpower.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Drewenski’s first act as mayor was to appoint an acting clerk, following a process of seeking and interviewing applicants from the public that was discussed at the previous City Council meeting.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That disputable appraisal turned a few heads, and people began peppering the bot for further remarks on Musk’s physical prowess.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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That time, a very disputable foul denied him.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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About 70% of the fire survivors in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena areas are unable to move back into their homes, leaving them paying high rents on temporary housing for more than a year, which has tapped out their savings and placed about half into serious debt.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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They were placed mid-orchestra, behind the violas and bravely in front of the timpani.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Moot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moot. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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