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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
Hur’s yearlong investigation led to a 345-page report that questioned Biden’s age and mental competence but recommended no criminal charges against the then-81-year-old.
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
But many were critical of Luce’s unconventional design and some questioned whether the EV could dilute investment returns for the business.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 May 2026
When investigators discovered that a doctor had supplied him with dangerous drugs and an assistant had helped facilitate that access, no one questioned that both deserved to be prosecuted.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Wilbur ordered the dish to go and questioned the server about the sauce.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Council president pro tem Craig Kvamme questioned what could happen if the property is eventually sold to someone with a different vision — such as hosting large events or loud concerts.
—Noah Daly
may 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
Backstage, Andrade El Idolo questioned whether MJF is better than him.
—Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Royal Bahamas Police Force took Brian Hooker into custody on April 8 and questioned him about his wife’s disappearance, the agency said in an April 8 news release.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 May 2026
But some residents questioned both the scale of the development and the company's track record.
—Jim McHugh, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
But many were critical of Luce’s unconventional design and some questioned whether the EV could dilute investment returns for the business.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 May 2026
When investigators discovered that a doctor had supplied him with dangerous drugs and an assistant had helped facilitate that access, no one questioned that both deserved to be prosecuted.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Wilbur ordered the dish to go and questioned the server about the sauce.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Council president pro tem Craig Kvamme questioned what could happen if the property is eventually sold to someone with a different vision — such as hosting large events or loud concerts.
—Noah Daly
may 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
Backstage, Andrade El Idolo questioned whether MJF is better than him.
—Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Royal Bahamas Police Force took Brian Hooker into custody on April 8 and questioned him about his wife’s disappearance, the agency said in an April 8 news release.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 28 May 2026
But some residents questioned both the scale of the development and the company's track record.
—Jim McHugh, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for questioned
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The Justice Department then challenged Vermont’s law, with more than 20 state attorneys general intervening.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Gyasi’s case is among the latest to be challenged in a federal court system struggling to keep up with the administration’s aggressive moves to maximize the number of immigrants removed from the US and increase vetting of visitors on nonimmigrant visas.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Board member Michael Milani pondered failed efforts to attract corporate headquarters and office spaces to the I-80 corridor, saying the village likely needed to establish a new identity for the area amid the post-COVID-19 surge in people working from home.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Democrats for years pondered using regulatory pressure to silence purveyors of right-wing talk radio, including the late Rush Limbaugh.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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In 2017, the Golden Knights arrived, and anyone who may have doubted whether the desert would support an ice hockey team quickly had those doubts erased.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Chan, however, has long doubted that powerful quantum computers — which are still years away — will be necessary.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 May 2026
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When asked about her challenging Qualls in a primary, her campaign declined to comment Saturday.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Those with information are asked to contact the department’s homicide unit at 510-981-5741.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Researchers also examined studies finding that vaping aerosols contain potentially carcinogenic compounds, including formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and heavy metals such as nickel, chromium and lead that may come from heating elements within devices.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Each episode of the series examined a different homicide case, with Hansen interviewing key witnesses, victims, and members of law enforcement.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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What isn’t disputed, however, is Wilimowski’s extraordinary footballing ability.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Kalina disputed LeFebvre’s claim that the records were outside CLERB’s authority.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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When the New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the playoffs in dominating fashion, fans debated whether the Knicks’ nine days off before the Conference Finals would cause rust to build or if the rest would give them an advantage.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2026
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The science, however, remains deeply debated, raising questions about how much room the segment has to grow.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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She’s interrogated by a researcher named Phil (Mark Duplass), who works for the mysterious company Async, which used to build MRI machines and now studies the Backrooms.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Viewers see Mary being interrogated by Async employee Phil (Mark Duplass), as well as a twisted version of Mary sitting in silence by herself.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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“Questioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questioned. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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