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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
Senators from both parties questioned Means about her vaccine stance and nontraditional medical background during a contentious confirmation hearing in February, threatening her path forward.
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Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Amid the protest, which included chants, songs, and a skit where Duke Energy was represented by someone dressed as the devil, Corinne Mack, president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP questioned whether Duke leaders were truly hearing residents’ concerns.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
After Means' nomination was announced, some health experts questioned her lack of an active medical license.
—Brennan Leach, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
At one point, while Steyer was disparaging oil companies in California for pollution, Porter questioned why his hedge fund had previously invested in the same kinds of fossil fuel companies.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Trump, as president, has repeatedly questioned the value of the NATO alliance.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
She was caught in the act and questioned by police, but not before causing damage to the historical art.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
In contrast, lawmakers from both sides questioned Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Warner’s chief revenue and strategy officer Bruce Campbell in February, calling on regulators to heavily scrutinize that deal.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Separately, lawmakers questioned Isaacman on his plans for NASA’s science initiatives, especially those related to Earth science.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Amid the protest, which included chants, songs, and a skit where Duke Energy was represented by someone dressed as the devil, Corinne Mack, president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP questioned whether Duke leaders were truly hearing residents’ concerns.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
After Means' nomination was announced, some health experts questioned her lack of an active medical license.
—Brennan Leach, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
At one point, while Steyer was disparaging oil companies in California for pollution, Porter questioned why his hedge fund had previously invested in the same kinds of fossil fuel companies.
—Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Trump, as president, has repeatedly questioned the value of the NATO alliance.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
She was caught in the act and questioned by police, but not before causing damage to the historical art.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
In contrast, lawmakers from both sides questioned Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Warner’s chief revenue and strategy officer Bruce Campbell in February, calling on regulators to heavily scrutinize that deal.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Separately, lawmakers questioned Isaacman on his plans for NASA’s science initiatives, especially those related to Earth science.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for questioned
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In a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, the justices sided with plaintiffs in a Louisiana case that challenged if the state's congressional maps relied too heavily on race to sort voters.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Adger also allegedly threatened to kill officers and challenged them to fight, deputies said in reports citing a Sacramento police probable cause warrant.—
Darrell Smith
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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The philosopher Biggie Smalls once pondered the nature of dangerously escalating rivalries.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Standing alone in a Swedish laundromat, Alfie Whiteman set a 10-second timer on his camera and pondered what to do next.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 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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Goletz never doubted the Ratzes, who were the leading scorers on the JV level, would eventually play on the varsity team.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Chesney asked, posing as a reporter during Moore’s interview.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The bill — after a late amendment — would’ve asked voters to decide whether Colorado law enforcement should be able to access individuals’ data from third-party brokers without a warrant.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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The bulletin examined nutrition in common foods (especially meat, bread, and milk), explained how the body uses food as fuel, outlined dietary standards, and considered the economy of food, food waste, and connections between food and health.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Innlandet County Municipality Experts at the University of Oslo's Museum of Cultural History examined the coins and said most of them originated in England and Germany, although some came from Denmark and Norway.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hepburn disputed that characterization, saying the district cut a larger percentage of high-paying jobs.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The council member said that the eviction was a result of deed theft, although state officials have disputed the claim.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a freshman, Sammy qualified for and debated in the 2025 NSDA National Tournament in Policy Debate, held in Des Moines, Iowa.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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While city leaders debated how to restructure the system, LAHSA employees said the uncertainty is already taking a toll.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 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 3 May. 2026.
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