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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
Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Now, the questions for WWE viewers remain: When will Cena retire?
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Still, some Republicans are questioning Trump’s recent musings about deporting U.S. citizens convicted of violent crimes to foreign prisons.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The question is not just when boomers will pass the baton, but how.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Now, the questions for WWE viewers remain: When will Cena retire?
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Always an advocate for equity, Sister Lynn questioned the seeming double standard.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Still, some Republicans are questioning Trump’s recent musings about deporting U.S. citizens convicted of violent crimes to foreign prisons.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for question
Noun
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Are some flights more likely to experience crew duty clock problems?—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Those are problems that another manager might have a better chance of addressing heading into next season.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With Zero Trust, businesses must verify every access request before granting entry, ensuring that security remains a top priority at every level of digital interaction.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the reality is that Mr. Dixon had asked his supervisor about the hire and was told that there were no objections.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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One woman shouted her objections from her seat in the balcony.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Promotion had been the hot topic of conversation for days in North Wales.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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While Liverpool are cruising to the Premier League title, there has been one topic dominating the conversation; the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The playful, hands-on approach turned the tasting into an interactive game, allowing guests to challenge their spice tolerance against Buldak’s infamous heat.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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But attorneys say that leaves plaintiffs unable to challenge denials or underpayments of small claims because attorneys can’t make enough money to justify taking their cases.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His remarks come as House Republicans continue to debate key elements of the package, including Medicaid funding and the state and local tax deduction.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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At the committee level, the bill was debated in March during a six-hour hearing by the judiciary committee that brought out proponents and opponents.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to Korn Ferry’s 2025 Workforce Survey, 41% of employees say their organizations have cut management layers, and nearly half of senior executives doubt their ability to manage it all, outpacing even CEOs (40%) in self-doubt.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Many doubt the probability that the U.S. will negotiate new trade policies with 57 countries within the time frame.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Three Manhattan federal prosecutors resigned on Tuesday after saying the Trump administration had asked them to admit wrongdoing in New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s corruption case as a condition of their return.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
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Councilmember Vivian Moreno expressed frustration that Get It Done is so internet-based, when many San Diegans lack access and rely on telephones to ask city officials questions or report complaints.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Question.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/question. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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