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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
Allison Moses, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
While there are questions about quarterback Gunner Stockton, who looked shaky in Georgia’s CFP quarterfinal defeat against Notre Dame last year, the roster in Athens is of its typical depth, and a top 10 defense can buoy Stockton.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
With the Heat seemingly stuck in a hamster wheel of mediocrity, some asset management decisions can reasonably be questioned.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
As the music swelled, their emotions rose too, and Luke popped the question.
—Allison Moses, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
While there are questions about quarterback Gunner Stockton, who looked shaky in Georgia’s CFP quarterfinal defeat against Notre Dame last year, the roster in Athens is of its typical depth, and a top 10 defense can buoy Stockton.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
For years, top district administrators have questioned the effectiveness of the program.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
With the Heat seemingly stuck in a hamster wheel of mediocrity, some asset management decisions can reasonably be questioned.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for question
Noun
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Roblox stock is down 9% this past week alone in the wake of all this, and now, it’s just issued a bunch of new safety updates trying to prune some of the problems away.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Even low levels of drinking can lead to certain cancers and heart problems, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Poll results were released Aug. 13.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
16 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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Reps for Nintendo of America did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At this stage, the United States has spent plenty for Ukraine’s sovereignty — often over the objections of Trump himself, but the expenditures have been made.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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Despite that finding and Clapp’s objections, council members are still moving forward with the plan.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These are similar to the topics the Biden-era FAA was looking at last year.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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The system digs through news stories, social media posts and more, determining the topic of the conversations, clustering the topics to find both the hot-button issues and detect weak signals and then classifies all by micro and macro narratives.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Ohio lawmakers debated everything from home grow restrictions to penalizing passengers who smoke in the car.—
Haley BeMiller,
The Enquirer,
17 Aug. 2025
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Then, ensuring they are heard, considered, debated, and brought into solutions.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When combined, these missteps compound risk, exposing systemic disorganization that makes investors doubt the team’s ability to scale.—
Kirill Gurskiy,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Other major names felt similar shocks, highlighting underlying investor doubts: Oracle, in the midst of aggressive AI investments and a strategic pivot that included mass layoffs in its cloud division, saw its shares drop nearly 6%.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Unexpectedly, Bex asks Lizzie to exclusively interview her about her ranch and influencing career.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Related, ask any already empathetic Nashville singer-songwriter about the value of consistently showing up in writing rooms.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Question.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/question. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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