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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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
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
And as this page also has noted, if fuel prices stay high, the FAA plan for capping O’Hare flights this summer could be mostly moot.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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
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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Whether this claim is credible is questionable, as the Islamic Republic’s media often dissimilates.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The west Broward city already is the focus of scrutiny by the Broward Office of Inspector General, and the Sun Sentinel has reported extensively for years on the city’s questionable financial decisions on its news and opinion pages.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Verb
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But after community concerns were raised, work on the Jefferson side is being delayed, according to the memo.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But recently, public health officials have raised alarms about a component of the leaf called 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as 7-OH, an alkaloid that has the potential for abuse and addiction in high doses.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The attendees debated where all these new treatments might fit in, especially with Eli Lilly currently dominating the market for shots and impressing attendees with data from its experimental triple-acting drug retatrutide that produced the most weight loss seen yet.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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But also debates within the Labour Party, the state of the polls, the development of public opinion, and the success or otherwise of the government in generating growth by other means.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The other two benefits that Griffin cites are more debatable.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The exact valuations are debatable.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Robert De Niro, who was on hand to introduce Springsteen, predictably took many digs at the commander in chief.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Damon did not reprise his role in the fourth entry, which introduced a new character portrayed by Jeremy Renner.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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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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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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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 21 Jun. 2026.
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