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as in problems
an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge
because I have missed so many classes, I had a hard time answering every question on today's surprise quiz
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as in requests
an act or instance of asking for information
after reading the brief statement to the reporters, the lawyer ended the press conference by saying, "No more questions, please" the dozens of questions researched by the reference librarians
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as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
that these measurements are accurate is beyond question
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as in topics
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
it's a question of personal responsibility
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as in challenges
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 debates
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 doubts
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 asks
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 examines
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 questions
JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
But no matter the intent — the intent can be right, but when things get misconstrued, or however the media wants to portray it, that leaves a void of silence and a lot of questions for the guys on our team.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Political questions, particularly around security of supply, also have a big part to play.
—Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
However, with speed comes risk as certain questions were left unanswered, such as who would be in the stabilization force in Gaza?
—Jennifer Griffin , Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Disarming Hamas and the future governance of Gaza The agreement has raised questions about Gaza’s post-war administration, which could involve an international body including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
From animal welfare to AI models, research often frames questions in ways that center human priorities and exclude nonhuman perspectives.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
Approaching all interactions with an underlying skepticism can assist older adults in asking questions, slowing down and seeking assistance.
—Madhusree Mukerjee, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
Those sanctions raised further questions among foreign officials about where to keep their money.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
For Kayla, what began as a small favor has spiraled into a conflict that questions both friendship and personal boundaries.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Chanel thus questions the gap between the imaginations of AI and technology, and that of craftsmanship.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
The confrontation spirals when Ashley questions whether Stacey’s divorce is even finalized.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
The case questions whether a homeowner is owed the fair market value or just the surplus from a tax auction sale.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Her mother, Kris Jenner, questions whether wearing diamonds to testify is a good look.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Everybody always questions his defense and everything else.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Henrikson questions the severity of Rupert’s punishment.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
Get people to ask hard questions about everything and not to trust anything on its face.
—JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
But no matter the intent — the intent can be right, but when things get misconstrued, or however the media wants to portray it, that leaves a void of silence and a lot of questions for the guys on our team.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Political questions, particularly around security of supply, also have a big part to play.
—Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
However, with speed comes risk as certain questions were left unanswered, such as who would be in the stabilization force in Gaza?
—Jennifer Griffin , Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Disarming Hamas and the future governance of Gaza The agreement has raised questions about Gaza’s post-war administration, which could involve an international body including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
From animal welfare to AI models, research often frames questions in ways that center human priorities and exclude nonhuman perspectives.
—Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 8 Oct. 2025
Approaching all interactions with an underlying skepticism can assist older adults in asking questions, slowing down and seeking assistance.
—Madhusree Mukerjee, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
Those sanctions raised further questions among foreign officials about where to keep their money.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
No one questions the investment, no one questions the way Mayer went to the [Latin] Grammys.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
For Kayla, what began as a small favor has spiraled into a conflict that questions both friendship and personal boundaries.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Chanel thus questions the gap between the imaginations of AI and technology, and that of craftsmanship.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
The confrontation spirals when Ashley questions whether Stacey’s divorce is even finalized.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
The case questions whether a homeowner is owed the fair market value or just the surplus from a tax auction sale.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Her mother, Kris Jenner, questions whether wearing diamonds to testify is a good look.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Everybody always questions his defense and everything else.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Henrikson questions the severity of Rupert’s punishment.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for questions
Noun
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His crossing caused problems all evening and led to the opening goal for Munoz before a superb drag back and cross with the outside of his boot was met by Eddie Nketiah to double Palace’s lead.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Aziz Ansari and co-starring Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer, the movie casts Reeves as a guardian angel who loses his wings while trying to teach a human that money doesn’t solve one’s problems.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kalshi also portrayed the requests for emails, texts and other company materials related to geolocation as burdensome, given that identifying and organizing materials would require additional legal expenses and disruption.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Bonta and other attorneys general have selectively opposed the Justice Department’s requests to pause cases, generally allowing those that work in their states’ favor to proceed.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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Rull and other senior MIA administrators were raising objections at a time when there was a high-level push in county government to send money to the annual rodeo festival that County Commission Chair Anthony Rodriguez hosts each year in his district at Tropical Park.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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A number of reasons, including the high cost of the RSDSC and objections from environmentalists.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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The forum’s dozen sessions span topics including variety formats, IP development and AI applications.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, scientists led by the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) have now identified a 21st phase of water that challenges existing models of ice formation.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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Nelson systematically challenges each pillar of Roberts's argument.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hashmi, who flipped a suburban Richmond seat in 2019 to become the first Muslim woman elected to the Virginia Senate, has not committed to any lieutenant governor debates this cycle.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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As her husband nears one year in his new job, Hines is nearing one year with a new life even as the country debates her spouse's controversial policy agenda including his beliefs about vaccines.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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This doesn't surprise Thakur, who doubts that this admission — or even the owner's arrest — will lead to long-term reforms.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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Beghe doubts that will be an issue for Voight this season, too.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mark asks, who has been our best signing so far from this summer?—
Handbrake Off,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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As Leavitt leads me down the rabbit hole, the brothers exchange a look, and Matt half-jokingly asks Leavitt not to spoil the season.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Questions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questions. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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