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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
Sarah Jane Tribble, NPR, 22 May 2026
The saga has brought a set of questions about cruises — queries that have inspired documentaries and spurred contentious debates over many years — back into the public eye.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The number of queries from customers has grown from about 100 million in April of last year to about 1 billion the same month this year, the company said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
There’s also chatbot that can answer complicated queries.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The company is enlarging the dimensions of the search box to expand and better accommodate the natural language queries that users can now make with AI.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The exact limitations aren't clear; some say they’re limited to 100 queries per week, while others report different usage allowances.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
That approach made sense when users were humans writing queries, clicking through interfaces, and operating at human speed.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 18 May 2026
In other words, a scroll through — or algorithmic analysis of — someone’s chat queries may paint an exceptionally intimate, hyper-personalized portrait of them and their world, from their daily activities to their inner life.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 14 May 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Search had a strong quarter with AI experiences driving usage, queries at an all time high, and 19% revenue growth.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Each time a doctor queries the search engine, a central model will analyze it and internally route the question to the appropriate expert model for the best possible answer.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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
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
Noun
The campaign did not respond to additional queries about her plans for healthcare access, if elected.
—Sarah Jane Tribble, NPR, 22 May 2026
The saga has brought a set of questions about cruises — queries that have inspired documentaries and spurred contentious debates over many years — back into the public eye.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The number of queries from customers has grown from about 100 million in April of last year to about 1 billion the same month this year, the company said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
There’s also chatbot that can answer complicated queries.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The company is enlarging the dimensions of the search box to expand and better accommodate the natural language queries that users can now make with AI.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The exact limitations aren't clear; some say they’re limited to 100 queries per week, while others report different usage allowances.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
That approach made sense when users were humans writing queries, clicking through interfaces, and operating at human speed.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 18 May 2026
In other words, a scroll through — or algorithmic analysis of — someone’s chat queries may paint an exceptionally intimate, hyper-personalized portrait of them and their world, from their daily activities to their inner life.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 14 May 2026
Verb
One such template application involves encrypted semantic search, which queries databases or datasets and returns relevant results based on the context or meaning of the search terms rather than keywords that match them.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
Search had a strong quarter with AI experiences driving usage, queries at an all time high, and 19% revenue growth.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Each time a doctor queries the search engine, a central model will analyze it and internally route the question to the appropriate expert model for the best possible answer.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for queries
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Yet doubts remain over whether digging ditches along short stretches of Chile's more than 4,800 miles of porous borders will do much to curb the flow of migrants, drugs, or contraband.—
John Bartlett,
NPR,
23 May 2026
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Many Models For Taste, Not One All of which is why Ansari doubts that taste will be solved by a single layer bolted onto a foundation model.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The loyal, hardworking staff goes above and beyond to accommodate guest requests and ensure an unforgettable stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Both companies referred requests for comment to the Sports Betting Alliance.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Rawlence also questions whether what Colossal is doing is really reviving extinct species.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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Beneath today’s economic pressures remains a lingering question many workers continue asking themselves that questions what a sustainable life actually looks like in an increasingly unstable economy.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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October 23 – November 21 A bigger plan may sound exciting until a family expectation or private reality asks to be included in the decision.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Lenny Bruce Memorial Foundation.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Employing a cast of non-professional locals, the film playfully interrogates the brutal but bungled occupation while also allowing its actors — many of whom are descendants of the fascists’ victims — to reinterpret and reclaim a chapter in their city’s past.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Also of note, when Vader interrogates Leia on the Death Star, this would be a perfect time to use the force.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Instead, the past four weeks have reinforced Iran’s fears and suspicions.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Others, including State Auditor Dave Boliek, say even if the combination ultimately makes sense, the rush to bring it to Wake County commissioners raised suspicions.—
Richard Stradling,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Over the years, we were constantly besieged with inquiries.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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In 2025, it was reported that the EEOC responded to 270,000 inquiries at the agency, which is a 9% increase from 2024.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Fewer people are getting SNAP benefits These aren’t the only challenges retailers that accept SNAP benefits face.—
Benjamin Chrisinger,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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The report also challenges the assumption that administrative systems are neutral in their impact on students.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Queries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/queries. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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