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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
Alyn Franklin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
As a professor who studies responsible AI, the questions the executive order raises for me are how its new reporting structure changes the governance of AI safety, and whether the order reflects what AI safety experts see as best practices.
—Anjana Susarla, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
After questioning, he was released and soon after returned to the United States.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
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Noun
Regulators are demanding proof, not paperwork, and consumers are asking harder questions about where products come from and how they are made.
—Alyn Franklin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
As a professor who studies responsible AI, the questions the executive order raises for me are how its new reporting structure changes the governance of AI safety, and whether the order reflects what AI safety experts see as best practices.
—Anjana Susarla, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Verb
The question is whether the companies now being priced like rare assets are the steady, dull cash machines their backers describe, or a private-market markup the public market has already started to question.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
After questioning, he was released and soon after returned to the United States.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for question
Noun
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But Clark wasn't the Fever's biggest problem on Saturday.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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California lawmakers have since expressly banned such interference, but there are worries that even a visible police presence around elections could be a problem.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Affinity Gaming declined multiple requests from The Times to speak about Primm’s struggles.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The judge, who is presiding at the trial in the 296th District Court in Collin County, denied a defense request for the jury to be permitted to consider criminally negligent homicide, but jurors were instructed to consider manslaughter, a reckless killing.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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Panahi’s lawyer, Mostafa Nili, announced on Sunday that the Tehran Revolutionary Court has rejected his objections to the rule and has upheld the verdict in full.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 June 2026
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The zoo’s petition cites several objections to data centers that have been hotly debated nationwide, including their impact on electricity and water resources.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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Backers of the mayor accused Raman of changing her position on an array of topics, including police hiring, the city’s anti-encampment law and even who should be mayor.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But who would not wish for more paragraphs on these topics, produced by this particular writer?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Brown challenged Maye heading into Thursday’s minicamp practice, the Patriots’ final session before their six-week break until training camp, to be perfect.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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The justices also challenged the state’s other evidence, testimony from one of Adam Montgomery’s friends.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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The zoo’s petition cites several objections to data centers that have been hotly debated nationwide, including their impact on electricity and water resources.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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The world is still debating whether this is a short-term disruption while farmers are already being forced to make decisions today that will have consequences next year.—
John W.H. Denton AO,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Many other observers — including Hilton and Bianco — publicly doubted that would happen.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Because of that, investors are perhaps doubting this attempt as well.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Verb
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According to sources, Thomas was asked to appear as well but ultimately decided not to participate.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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He was confronted with the accusation on the course and was asked to leave, the outlet reported.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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