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as in challenged
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 pondered
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 doubted
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 asked
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 examined
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 questioned
For years, athletes and parents who questioned transgender participation in women’s sports were often labeled transphobic.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Lawmakers at a recent hearing backed up clean energy advocates’ proposal, and questioned why the state would end a successful program in favor of one that has produced less energy capacity or has yet to be created.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
In the book, Turrubiate-Simpson questioned why the dogs weren't barking near the kennel right before the murders are thought to have taken place.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Garst questioned whether board members knew about the report and whether the district shared it with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office during its investigation into the shooting at Evergreen High School last September.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 14 May 2026
His ascendancy in polls while Williamson’s court date loomed opened a new lane of attack from political rivals who questioned whether federal officials would target him.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
But some analysts on the company’s Q1 call questioned Hufnagel on whether this type of growth can be sustained.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Colonial authorities regularly questioned their character, scruples, and business practices; Grietje and Anthony returned the favor.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
James Snoddy, a pre-law student from Flower Mound, questioned how a chancellor and a governing board that isn't made up of educators can be entrusted with the responsibility of determining what can and cannot be taught in the classroom.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Lawmakers at a recent hearing backed up clean energy advocates’ proposal, and questioned why the state would end a successful program in favor of one that has produced less energy capacity or has yet to be created.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
In the book, Turrubiate-Simpson questioned why the dogs weren't barking near the kennel right before the murders are thought to have taken place.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Garst questioned whether board members knew about the report and whether the district shared it with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office during its investigation into the shooting at Evergreen High School last September.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 14 May 2026
His ascendancy in polls while Williamson’s court date loomed opened a new lane of attack from political rivals who questioned whether federal officials would target him.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
But some analysts on the company’s Q1 call questioned Hufnagel on whether this type of growth can be sustained.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Colonial authorities regularly questioned their character, scruples, and business practices; Grietje and Anthony returned the favor.
—Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
James Snoddy, a pre-law student from Flower Mound, questioned how a chancellor and a governing board that isn't made up of educators can be entrusted with the responsibility of determining what can and cannot be taught in the classroom.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for questioned
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But Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace hit three-pointers while Smart was fumbling the ball and James and Hachimura were missing shots, while an Oklahoma City 8-0 run eventually gave them another 13-point lead that was never again challenged.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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No other container shipping firm has challenged the constitutionality of the FMC’s legal proceedings.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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In January, after its release, Hialeah Mayor Bryan Calvo pondered legal action against Netflix about the city’s negative portrayal.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Jim Cramer pondered whether to sell some Corning shares after the stock’s 130% year-to-date run.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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GameStop wants to slash eBay marketing budget Morgan Stanley similarly doubted the potential cost savings.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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Zehavi doubted the proliferation of FPV drones would have a truly decisive impact on the war overall, comparing it to previous technological improvements Hezbollah has adopted.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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Andrew moved to Sandringham earlier this year after he was asked to vacate his home at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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When asked why that’s been the case, Lakers players offered similar answers in the locker room.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Defendants’ needs vary, and any diagnosis made by the psychologist who examined Rodriguez-Singh on March 26 has not been made public because the resulting psychiatric evaluation report was filed under seal.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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His most recent drama, Evil Does Not Exist, examined the natural world as besieged by modern industry.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The extent of the spill was disputed Sunday by the government of Trinidad and Tobago, which said only 10 barrels were spilled and the spill was contained the same day it was detected, May 1.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Aurora previously sought a recount after the 2020 decennial census showed the city had a population of around 180,000, down from 197,000 in 2010 — numbers that city officials have disputed, arguing that the city’s population is actually closer to the levels found in the 2010 census.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Strait to Hell, a high-octane, flag-waving, boots-on-the-ground simulator where freedom isn’t debated, it’s deployed.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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Board members debated the organization chart two weeks ago and had initially planned to hold a non-voting workshop on Monday, with a final vote next week.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Higgins was tortured, interrogated and then was murdered.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Iván Daniel Calás Navarro, founder of the Christian channel Voz de Verdad, had been interrogated and threatened with prison since 2023 and by March 2026 was forced into exile in Spain.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Questioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questioned. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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