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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
Some players questioned Steichen’s decision making, and the direction of the franchise.
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Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Chicago was questioned for its decision to honor Rose ahead of other Bulls greats.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
First, some people might find the constant drumbeat of being questioned by AI is exhausting and irritating.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
But additional research with more stringent control groups and better trial designs in recent years have questioned the potential heart benefits of alcohol, with the latest showing that even a daily drink can increase blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease.
—Alice Park, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
The billionaire media mogul and filmmaker is pushing back against those who have questioned his lack of a writers room.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Comer questioned O’Malley’s motives and how the move would serve the public.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Chicago was questioned for its decision to honor Rose ahead of other Bulls greats.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
First, some people might find the constant drumbeat of being questioned by AI is exhausting and irritating.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
But additional research with more stringent control groups and better trial designs in recent years have questioned the potential heart benefits of alcohol, with the latest showing that even a daily drink can increase blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease.
—Alice Park, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
The billionaire media mogul and filmmaker is pushing back against those who have questioned his lack of a writers room.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Comer questioned O’Malley’s motives and how the move would serve the public.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for questioned
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There is the love of Irish and Mexican dance traditions, love challenged by evil sorcerers and family dynamics and the passionate love that ends in tragedy.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Smith unsuccessfully challenged Simpson for his congressional seat in the Republican primaries in 2014 and again in 2022.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
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But prosecutors doubted Carlson’s more modest intentions.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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Those who doubted you will need to take a second look.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
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On multiple occasions over the last few days, in important ties (also referring to the League Cup final in England between Chelsea and Manchester City last Saturday at Pride Park, home of second-tier men’s team Derby County), our members have been asked to play in substandard conditions.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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To analyze which nation might blink first, CNN examined China’s largest imports from the United States — soybeans — to see if and how that demand could be met elsewhere, what US farmers stand to lose and more.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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What cannot be disputed, however, is that the Padres have invested and continue to invest in their team at a level that is well beyond what not long ago was unthinkable in San Diego and is still seen as unfeasible in several places like it.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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Goldberg disputed his characterization.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At Mani's school, the boys who shared the photos had their names shielded and were pulled out of class individually to be interrogated, but victims like Mani had no privacy whatsoever.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 2018, the Public Employment Relations Board found that a Southern California school district violated state law when a union steward was interrogated about whether employees had complained to her.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The origins of the deadly virus are still contested and politically divisive.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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The credit for originating the practice is contested by several claimants.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Questioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questioned. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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