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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
Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 July 2025
Kodak Black and Dreezy shared a candid moment where an innocent question resulted in an awkward interaction.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 1 July 2025
Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 June 2025
Winn questioned why New York City’s Parks Department tacitly permitted dogs to run off leash illegally in Central Park, but would not allow coyotes to remain.
—David Lei, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
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Noun
Theoretical as this question might seem, the stakes could be high.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 July 2025
Kodak Black and Dreezy shared a candid moment where an innocent question resulted in an awkward interaction.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
The list was removed from the department’s official website days later, after local officials across the country questioned their jurisdictions’ inclusions and criticized the department for a lack of transparency in the process, according to NPR.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 June 2025
Winn questioned why New York City’s Parks Department tacitly permitted dogs to run off leash illegally in Central Park, but would not allow coyotes to remain.
—David Lei, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for question
Noun
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On Monday afternoon, when the heat index was again over 100 degrees, these second-floor offices had to close because of problems with the ventilation system.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Earlier in the week, American Airlines dealt with another dramatic problem with a connection to the Charlotte airport.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Only if the request meets the criteria above is anonymity granted.—
Meghan Ashford-Grooms,
NPR,
29 June 2025
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Florida Emergency Management and ICE did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Reports have indicated that Punk had the option to turn down performing at the event but did not voice any objections.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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If leaders moved ahead without altering the provisions, the measures could be challenged, requiring a 60-vote threshold to overcome objections.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Brandon Loomis is the senior environment reporter and writes some of our in-depth stories on a wide range of topics.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Career and workplace expert, Laura Gassner Otting, understands that the shift from classroom memorization to real-world, hands-on learning can be challenging for recent grads.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Since the storm, local officials have been hit with challenging questions about why the children in the camps and others living along the river were not warned to evacuate.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The extent of the damage to Tehran’s nuclear program has been hotly debated ever since.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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The Senate continues to debate the bill before sending it back to the House.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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There’s no doubting Mbeumo would be a strong signing for Manchester United, but this is a team with far too much rebuilding to do this summer to waste too much time on the pursuit of a single player.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Prosecutors countered with a Polaroid employee who said the film had not even been manufactured until five months after the crime, a blow to the defense’s credibility that left jurors doubting Pratt’s other claims.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The drama wasn't over after the final vote -- Murkowski appeared exasperated when asked about Paul's criticism over her vote and what deals Alaska might have benefitted from.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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This approach allows for subtle control over speech rhythm and tone, giving the user the ability to interrupt, emphasize, or ask questions just as anyone else would.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Question.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/question. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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