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as in doubt
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 request
an act or instance of asking for information
please respond to my query at your earliest convenience
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as in to question
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 to ask
to put a question or questions to
queried the professor about the assignment
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as in to interrogate
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 query
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2025
The late Tuesday filings responding to the judges’ queries were signed by Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the deputy AG and Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
Miles Parks, NPR, 28 June 2025
Implement Hierarchical Processing Architectures Implementing hierarchical processing architectures that route queries through increasingly sophisticated models—rather than using a single large model for everything—will make AI more efficient.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Noun
In its final earnings call before David Ellison’s Skydance Media closes its $8 billion takeover of Paramount, the parent company of the CBS broadcast flagship did not open the floor to queries from analysts.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2025
The late Tuesday filings responding to the judges’ queries were signed by Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the deputy AG and Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 30 July 2025
Verb
The tool, known as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, is a system of DHS databases that state and federal agencies have queried since the 1980s to check the immigration status of noncitizens in the U.S. legally.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 28 June 2025
Implement Hierarchical Processing Architectures Implementing hierarchical processing architectures that route queries through increasingly sophisticated models—rather than using a single large model for everything—will make AI more efficient.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for query
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There is little doubt that this is a rapidly developing field and that there are tremendous upsides to be had, but at the same time, regrettably, hidden risks and outright gotchas come into these endeavors too.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In 1667, further doubts arose as to whether those aforementioned children should be made free by baptism into Christianity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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The State Department did not respond to a request for comment.—
The New York Times,
Mercury News,
17 Aug. 2025
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Fan Fest is also the only event listed by name in a breakdown of county requirements in a pending contract with the host committee governing how the $21 million cash contribution will be spent, which the Herald also obtained through a records request to Miami-Dade.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Parents had questioned the safety of the roof installation and associated smells, prompting the district to conduct air quality tests, according to an Aug. 1 letter to parents.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The crowd also questioned the president's approach to immigration enforcement.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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During talent reviews, ask: who developed across the business this year?—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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During an appearance on the Thursday, Aug. 7, edition of 360 With Speedy, the actor was asked to share a story about the singer.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In 1999, police interrogated Pierce, Welborn, Scott, and Springsteen, all of whom were now in their 20s.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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After reading questionnaires, the judge interrogated us.—
Denise Amos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Across Washington, there's a lot of skepticism that Trump's approach, using tough police tactics to solve complex social problems, will work.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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And the prevailing anxiety around this arrangement among professional investors might be working to maintain a helpful reservoir of skepticism the tape can perhaps keep feeding from.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Aug. 2025
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Eagle Hills Elementary did not answer the Statesman’s questions, directing inquiries to the school district.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Aug. 2025
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The department is currently gathering information, Yates said, but will not begin an official inquiry until after the teenager’s Aug. 28 juvenile court appearance.—
Caroline Neal,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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At least two lawsuits have been filed challenging this law.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Aug. 2025
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The sport challenges participants’ ability to problem solve and navigate outdoor challenges, all against the clock.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Query.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/query. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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