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as in doubts
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
readers will likely have a query or two about some of the more remarkable episodes in the memoir
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as in requests
an act or instance of asking for information
please respond to my query at your earliest convenience
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as in questions
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
it seems odd that someone would want two stoves, so you'd better query that order
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as in asks
to put a question or questions to
queried the professor about the assignment
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as in interrogates
to put a series of questions to
once the statement was given, the press secretary allowed reporters to query the President
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Recent Examples of queries
Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Such queries aren’t atypical when new management comes into a news division.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
By posting helpful informational posts and responding to queries on Quora, Reddit, and smaller niche dividend forums, Dividend Watch is growing both its brand awareness and subscriber base.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
And Apple’s senior vice president of services said earlier this year in court testimony, per Bloomberg, that search queries on its devices declined for the first time in April.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Long after a person would get frustrated with your queries, an AI system will keep listening and responding.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Another notable change is that internet queries in the URL bar can default to ChatGPT’s search engine, which organizes results across categories, including text, images, videos, and news articles.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, Google search debuted an AI Mode created to respond in conversational language to users’ questions on just about any topic under the sun, including travelers’ queries about places to go and things to do.
—Craig Stoltz, AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
Each of these creatures of light multiplied into subqueries and side queries, a glowing menagerie of exotic life-forms crisscrossing the void, their wakes and ripples gradually illuminating the entirety of the submarine cave.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
The celebrity chef frequently weighs in on viewers’ queries about his hit shows on social media.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Technical leadership isn't about having encyclopedic knowledge of the latest JavaScript framework or optimizing database queries in your sleep.
—Meeky Hwang, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
With topics ranging from triple-captain dilemmas to dark-horse midfielders and how the new Defensive Contributions (DC) rule works, here are Abdul’s answers to some of the standout queries.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
However, that result was measured by Artificial Analysis, which queries different providers without controlling how the workload is executed.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2025
Noun
Miala’s search history included queries related to mass shooters and attempts to acquire rifles, GoPro cameras and tactical gear.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Such queries aren’t atypical when new management comes into a news division.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
By posting helpful informational posts and responding to queries on Quora, Reddit, and smaller niche dividend forums, Dividend Watch is growing both its brand awareness and subscriber base.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
And Apple’s senior vice president of services said earlier this year in court testimony, per Bloomberg, that search queries on its devices declined for the first time in April.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Long after a person would get frustrated with your queries, an AI system will keep listening and responding.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Another notable change is that internet queries in the URL bar can default to ChatGPT’s search engine, which organizes results across categories, including text, images, videos, and news articles.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, Google search debuted an AI Mode created to respond in conversational language to users’ questions on just about any topic under the sun, including travelers’ queries about places to go and things to do.
—Craig Stoltz, AFAR Media, 17 Oct. 2025
Each of these creatures of light multiplied into subqueries and side queries, a glowing menagerie of exotic life-forms crisscrossing the void, their wakes and ripples gradually illuminating the entirety of the submarine cave.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Simon Properties, which operates many of South Florida’s most popular malls including Dadeland, Sawgrass Mills, The Falls, Brickell City Centre and Miami International Mall didn’t respond to several Miami Herald queries about its gun policy.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
The celebrity chef frequently weighs in on viewers’ queries about his hit shows on social media.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Technical leadership isn't about having encyclopedic knowledge of the latest JavaScript framework or optimizing database queries in your sleep.
—Meeky Hwang, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
With topics ranging from triple-captain dilemmas to dark-horse midfielders and how the new Defensive Contributions (DC) rule works, here are Abdul’s answers to some of the standout queries.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
However, that result was measured by Artificial Analysis, which queries different providers without controlling how the workload is executed.
—Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for queries
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Some doubts still lingered as to whether Jax was, indeed, Gracie's puppy.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s why Rotary members, also embedded in these same communities, have played a vital role in not just funding and organizing campaigns, but also dispelling doubts and ensuring no child is left behind.—
Dr. Tunji Funsho,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Both Lillig and his attorney, Sean Pickett, did not respond to requests for comment Wednesday.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tesla did not respond to a requests for comment, but the board has strongly advocated for this pay package in SEC filings and public comments.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While Konnan questions her readiness, WWE is moving forward with Cargill as the brand's top female star.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sean Grayson watches as defense attorney Mark Wykoff questions Kevin Davis, a law enforcement consultant with almost 50 years of experience in policing who has taught thousands of hours of advanced trainings on use of force.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In an exclusive clip from their conversation below, which was shared with PEOPLE before the interview airs, Lara asks Hines how those close to her responded when Kennedy fully embraced MAGA.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to court documents, the Marathon County Sheriff's Office notifies ICE of every person booked into the jail who was not born in the United States, and asks if the agency wants a detainer.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Made in Africa is a monthly column by Rolling Stone staff writer Mankaprr Conteh that celebrates and interrogates the lives, concerns, and innovations of cultural workers of the African diaspora from their vantage point.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Every season interrogates a different aspect of entertainment.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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But suspicions have swirled for years around Russia's Novaya Zemlya archipelago, a remote site off the coast of northern Russia, where more than 100 tests were carried out for decades during the Cold War.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mounting data may confirm Boatwright’s suspicions about Gen Z’s financial burdens.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Only nine states responded to the office's inquiries, one of which was Arkansas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Review the reports for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries.—
Jan Diaz,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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An election next week in Wyandotte County will mirror former ones for sheriff, as Celisha Towers, a former sheriff's deputy, challenges incumbent Daniel Soptic for the seat.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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The workforce challenges, tight timelines, and the requirements for building reliable chips are stricter than ever.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Queries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queries. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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