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as in problem
an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge
because I have missed so many classes, I had a hard time answering every question on today's surprise quiz
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as in request
an act or instance of asking for information
after reading the brief statement to the reporters, the lawyer ended the press conference by saying, "No more questions, please" the dozens of questions researched by the reference librarians
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as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
that these measurements are accurate is beyond question
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as in topic
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
it's a question of personal responsibility
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as in to challenge
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
the teenager openly questioned the authority of the town's police force to impose a curfew on residents under the age of 18
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as in to debate
to give serious and careful thought to
question your motives before you file the lawsuit: do you really care about the trees, or are you just trying to harass the neighbors?
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as in to doubt
to have no trust or confidence in
it was apparent that voters were questioning the President's ability to manage the economy
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as in to ask
to put a question or questions to
the press should be allowed to question public officials about any matter of general interest
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as in to examine
to put a series of questions to
the police questioned the suspect before deciding that there was insufficient evidence to hold him
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Recent Examples of question
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Tracking data over time can be challenging due to the changing nature of how questions are phrased by pollsters.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Within minutes, social media lit up with outrage, condemning the staff's conduct and questioning the ethical tone of the event.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Especially for consumer-facing companies (like restaurant software company Toast) there were questions about whether subscription revenue was a good proxy for ARR.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
Tracking data over time can be challenging due to the changing nature of how questions are phrased by pollsters.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Keanu Soto and Lauren questioned her inability to wield power.
—David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Within minutes, social media lit up with outrage, condemning the staff's conduct and questioning the ethical tone of the event.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for question
Noun
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The key is preparing before problems strikes, or sidestepping the problem by finding alternate transportation when possible.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mild listeriosis — which can cause fever, diarrhea, or other stomach problems — gets better without treatment.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He has been jailed at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, ever since, despite multiple requests to be released on bail.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The prime minister's office did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment.—
Sam Sweeney,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Democrats countered that the GOP proposal actually is partisan, since Republicans are seeking to extend funding following the passage of a controversial spending bill that narrowly passed in July over the objections of all congressional Democrats.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Burr’s take on the event comes as some comedians such as Shane Gillis, Marc Maron and David Cross have voiced objections to the festival, with Cross blasting comics — including citing Burr — who participated.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Those were all topics discussed at a forum for Republican candidates running to represent Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.—
Hannah Pinski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 2022 move to its current home, near South Coast Plaza, was widely viewed as a chance to raise the museum’s reputation and solidify its role as a place to be entertained and challenged by art.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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The approval secured at a special meeting of shareholders held by Fubo on Tuesday still requires regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions for a deal that aims to create a much bigger player in the virtual multichannel video provider to challenge market leader YouTube TV.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kirk was a prolific podcaster, known for debating and defending his conservative, Christian values on the show.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Even if a dissenting perspective isn’t correct or better, dissent brings different views to the fore so that they can be debated, and that improves and sharpens arguments, options and outcomes.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Realizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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To honor her story is to honor the stories of millions of women who are doubted, underpaid, undermined, and pushed out, but who rise anyway—to meet the demands of their jobs, to get out the vote at polls, and to lead movements on the front lines.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But when officers stand in the road, Dutch Bros customers stop and ask them questions.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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She was asked to write about her devotion to Jesus, and her works were published after her death.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Question.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/question. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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