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
Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 May 2026
Technically, the union’s board of directors has sole authority to approve changes to the health plan, but the studio deal makes that a moot point since the money is contingent on the board doing so.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
The extent of the impact is unclear but Russia has mooted banning gasoline exports.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Trump claimed Friday that the law is a moot point because the United States is no longer bombing Iran.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 May 2026
Technically, the union’s board of directors has sole authority to approve changes to the health plan, but the studio deal makes that a moot point since the money is contingent on the board doing so.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The extent of the impact is unclear but Russia has mooted banning gasoline exports.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moot
Adjective
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Worst of all, funding for these questionable initiatives was originally set by Congress to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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Despite questionable officiating and Towns getting in foul trouble early, the Knicks secured a 107-106 win behind Brunson and Anunoby scoring 36 and 33, respectively.—
Leocciano Callao,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Trump has also alleged that California unsuccessfully rigged its gubernatorial primary against Republican candidate Steve Hilton and raised suspicions about the time California takes to count mail-in ballots and the high proportion of mail-in ballots from Democrats.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Half of the money raised will be donated to a local gun violence prevention group.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Since then versions of the project have proliferated and been debated but none has advanced to the current stage.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
19 Aug. 2025
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The files show that faculty swapped stories about Kohberger and debated pulling his funding and TA position, citing unnerving classroom conduct.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The exact valuations are debatable.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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Whether six or seven games will be required in this series is debatable.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Some Republicans support Democratic amendments Kayla Dwyer Democrats on the Senate elections committee introduced four amendments to the redistricting bill, all of which failed ― but not strictly along party lines.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
9 Dec. 2025
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Skaggs eventually introduced him to Kay as a potential source of pills.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The proposal could increase parking rates to as much as $3 per hour, though city leaders will discuss the final details at Tuesday evening's council meeting.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Plot to rob a military ammunition plant Officials said the group discussed a backup plan to steal military ordnance after determining that its members lacked the expertise needed to manufacture homemade explosives.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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That time, a very disputable foul denied him.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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In a one-page response to Hubbell's petition, Holden-Key rejected the allegations without specifying which claim was disputable.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Aug. 2025
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Oslo University Hospital on June 5 said Mette-Marit had been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after a significant deterioration in her health that likely gave her only a year left to live without the surgery.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Due to safety concerns, deputies then placed a camera under the door to see inside the apartments.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Moot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moot. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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