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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
Miranda Green, CBS News, 14 July 2025
Countless studies have shown that outcomes for citizens improve when members of the media ask probing questions of politicians.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Solcyré Burga, Time, 14 July 2025
Hundreds of people gathered at Cane Ridge High School on July 12 to listen to and question a Minnesota Congressperson and Nashville representative.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
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Noun
Neither the Texas Division of Emergency Management nor officials in Kerr County, the area hit hardest by the recent floods in Texas Hill Country, responded to questions about whether any accommodations were made for residents on the registry during the early July catastrophe.
—Miranda Green, CBS News, 14 July 2025
Countless studies have shown that outcomes for citizens improve when members of the media ask probing questions of politicians.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Verb
Carlson questioned why Epstein had never been asked about a connection with Barak or Mossad.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 14 July 2025
Hundreds of people gathered at Cane Ridge High School on July 12 to listen to and question a Minnesota Congressperson and Nashville representative.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for question
Noun
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In the following years, the early flood warning system that Eastland advocated for – and was once considered state-of-the-art – started to suffer problems.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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But a new problem arose — implanting an egg via IVF can be very difficult.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Communications officials for the UW System and the governor's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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The defense did not object, and Hippler granted the request.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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His objection automatically ended debate, per Council rules, and led Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, who spoke favorably of the resolution, to send it to the Committee on Civil Rights, Immigrant Advancement and Racial Equity.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
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Combs' legal team proposed probation officials provide a pre-sentence investigation report by August 29, with objections filed by his attorneys by September 5.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 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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This could lead to larger fire growth and small runs that may challenge control features on the Summit Fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
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Volunteers, search dogs and drones have joined the effort, with some rescuers maneuvering through challenging terrain filled with snakes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
Verb
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While the spending blueprint has been hotly debated because of its effects on household pocketbooks at various income levels, its impact on the overall economy is also a point of contention.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Senate leaders from both parties continue to debate possible amendments and the broader implications for U.S. spending and free expression.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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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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Fastow started by going door to door to dozens of insurance brokers in San Francisco and asking them about their pain points and most time consuming tasks.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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He was regularly asked about his access to national defense information, prosecutors said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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“Question.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/question. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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