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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
Market watchers questioned the fairness of Sunway’s offer.
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
However, others questioned whether this was in fact the case, as certain features such as the length and shape of its arms didn’t match what would be expected, said Clements.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
The police force did not name the suspect but said he was being questioned.
—Peter D'abrosca , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Trump — who has threatened to withdraw from the bloc and questioned its collective-defense promise — has asked allies for plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; many have so far blanched at offering support.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The agency says he was being questioned in connection with the disappearance of his wife, 55-year-old Lynette Hooker.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Clinical treatment decisions were questioned or even dictated.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Conservative influencers, among others, blasted the turnabout and questioned Bondi’s capability.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Rumors have swirled about the two for years, but the news really made the front page after Noem refused to deny the affair under oath while being questioned by the House Judiciary Committee.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
Angelica Ang, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
However, others questioned whether this was in fact the case, as certain features such as the length and shape of its arms didn’t match what would be expected, said Clements.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
The police force did not name the suspect but said he was being questioned.
—Peter D'abrosca , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Trump — who has threatened to withdraw from the bloc and questioned its collective-defense promise — has asked allies for plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz; many have so far blanched at offering support.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The agency says he was being questioned in connection with the disappearance of his wife, 55-year-old Lynette Hooker.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Clinical treatment decisions were questioned or even dictated.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Conservative influencers, among others, blasted the turnabout and questioned Bondi’s capability.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Rumors have swirled about the two for years, but the news really made the front page after Noem refused to deny the affair under oath while being questioned by the House Judiciary Committee.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for questioned
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Elsewhere, in Hartford, Connecticut, PLF challenged a decades-old desegregation settlement that prevented racial and ethnic minority kids from attending high-quality magnet schools in their own neighborhood.—
Alison Somin,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Grimsley says his congregation has been challenged and endured a series of setbacks.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Converge vocalist Jacob Bannon pondered in a press statement.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Someone who has pondered such niceties is Richard Posner, a former circuit judge and a prolific legal scholar.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Relief and fear in Iran In Tehran, many residents were outside Friday morning, some meeting for coffee, eager to enjoy a semblance of normal life as many doubted the ceasefire would hold.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Just look at all the times naysayers have doubted it , and the stock still comes back.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Community members are asked to bring their own bags.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this week, Swalwell's campaign told ABC News that Swalwell has not received any complaints and has not asked anyone to sign non-disclosure agreements.—
Diana Paulsen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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That film also examined labor relations in the context of a Chinese auto glass manufacturer that took over a moribund GM plant in Ohio.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Epoch poll also examined how American adults were putting AI to use.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Players and umpires can get a definitive answer when a call is disputed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bonta, the attorney general, has disputed that, saying the warrant didn't appoint a special master to conduct such a recount.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The legislature has debated different iterations of the bill six times over last 10 years and all failed.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Emmys have long debated where a performer belongs — lead or supporting — and actors often move between categories for the same role.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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While on the stand, Texas Ranger Job Espinoza, the lead investigator who was with Horner when Athena's body was located and interrogated him after his arrest, testified that Horner had told him Athena’s underwear was still on her body, according to FOX 4.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Geiser said the organization was made aware of reports that federal authorities interrogated Wang before his death.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Questioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questioned. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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