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adjective

ˈmüt How to pronounce moot (audio)
Definition of mootnext
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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verb

1
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
Adjective
The justices also deemed Robinson's request to delay the proceedings moot, clearing the way for next week's preliminary hearing to move forward as scheduled. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 In that scenario, saving salary-cap space for the 2027 will become moot because of the extension Giannis will sign after being acquired. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Verb
Most recently, the Telegram messaging app has been slowed down and a ban has been mooted by authorities in the country, where it is widely used for both news and everyday information. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026 The Financial Times reported that Microsoft threatened legal action over that deal, though today’s amendment should moot that as a legal issue. — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moot
  1. questionable
  2. raise
  3. debate
  4. debatable
  5. introduce
  6. discuss
  7. disputable
  8. place
Adjective
  • Whether the Idaho and West Virginia laws genuinely protect girls from unfair competition is questionable.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Holloway's high-volume striking and McGregor's questionable gas tank are key factors.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of questionable
Verb
  • Even Realities has largely been funded by Chinese-origin venture firms including CDH Investments, Monolith Management and CVC Capital, and raised an undisclosed sum from Unicorn Capital Partners and Cyanhill Capital in January.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • In a landmark 2023 deal, Regan secured a statewide $25 wage floor for healthcare workers after qualifying initiatives to raise industry wages in Los Angeles and other cities.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of raise
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  • Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
  • The other was Michael Longfellow’s sketch about a guy dying at the top of a waterslide and debating whether he should be pushed down the slide or carried down the stairs, which was the only thing Bargatze kept talking about all week.
    — Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 July 2026
Definition of debate
Adjective
  • Whether these features will be useful in your daily life is debatable.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Whether Nurse is a good enough player to do that is debatable.
    — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of debatable
Verb
  • Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • In its opening match, Cape Verde introduced itself with a draw against mighty Spain.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Definition of introduce
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  • In other news, NATO leaders are meeting this week and officials are expected to discuss security in the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • While discussing the vows with her cohosts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, Roberts added that Swift and Kelce's neighbors and high school friends were also among the attendees.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of discuss
Adjective
  • However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
  • Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.
    — Brielle Miller, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of disputable
Verb
  • During closing arguments Monday, Deputy District Attorney Daniel Gochnour said GPS data placed Vasquez’s phone at the site of both fires around the time each was reported.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • The commercial airline pilot ultimately placed third, and was selected to lead the following season of The Bachelor.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026
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