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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
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
These input filters are designed to screen incoming user queries and prompts for harmful, leading, or manipulative language.
—Time Staff, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
OpenAI claimed only a small number of queries were leaked but declined to provide a more precise estimate.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Nov. 2025
For weeks, the department has ignored press queries about complaints like these.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Citi has already rolled out AI tools like Citi Assist and Citi Stylist to about 180,000 of its approximately 229,000 employees to help streamline planning, document summarization, and HR and finance queries.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The conversation that followed with a handful of reporters that gathered around his locker was necessary — at least as necessary as any conversation after a regular-season game of baseball — so Stammen met the queries head on.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Vought and spokespeople at the White House and the OMB did not respond to queries from KFF Health News.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
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
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
Over the past several months, OpenAI has subpoenaed at least seven nonprofit organizations in relation to Musk’s lawsuit, typically asking for any ties to Musk in addition to a broader set of queries.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
These input filters are designed to screen incoming user queries and prompts for harmful, leading, or manipulative language.
—Time Staff, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
OpenAI claimed only a small number of queries were leaked but declined to provide a more precise estimate.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Nov. 2025
For weeks, the department has ignored press queries about complaints like these.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Citi has already rolled out AI tools like Citi Assist and Citi Stylist to about 180,000 of its approximately 229,000 employees to help streamline planning, document summarization, and HR and finance queries.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The conversation that followed with a handful of reporters that gathered around his locker was necessary — at least as necessary as any conversation after a regular-season game of baseball — so Stammen met the queries head on.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Vought and spokespeople at the White House and the OMB did not respond to queries from KFF Health News.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
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
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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Part of the reason for its lackluster run has been investor doubts about its ability to deliver on AI products.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The blunder deepened doubts about whether Earle-Sears had assembled a team capable of running a modern statewide campaign.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 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
Noun
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The data, to skip ahead, did clearly prove that the suspicions were correct.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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When Allen went in motion to the right side of the line, this seemed to confirm the Saints’ suspicions as their safeties and linebackers shifted with Allen.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 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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The work also challenges the assumption that dew collection only works in humid climates.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Louisiana case challenges the state’s 2024 congressional map, which created a second majority-Black district.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Queries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queries. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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