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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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2
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
Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
There are questions about Towns, who is a very potent offensive threat but hasn't lived up to his potential defensively.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
But the analyst also raised some questions.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Shortly thereafter, Anthropic announced a program to explore questions of AI well-being.
—Webb Wright, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
There are discussion questions included at the end of the book to help guide readers through some of the more difficult topics, and the purple color scheme on the front cover is a nod to the purple ribbons used to promote awareness of domestic violence and signify the courage of survivors.
—Stephanie Decarolis, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
As one former corporate leader recalled, the chief executive was known for addressing employees weekly and engaging with their questions.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Many fans were outraged that third base coach Mike Sarbaugh held up Taylor late in the game, but the questions about the Mets ran deeper.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
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
Judge questions Amazon's legal tactics In July, Judge Chun formally admonished Amazon lawyers for some of their legal tactics in the lawsuit.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
The media questions your every move.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Thrown into crisis, King Gwanghae summons Heo Gyun based on clues left behind and questions him about Hong Gildong’s identity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
My work questions our environmental legacy to the future.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
However, Morrow questions whether a National Guard deployment is the answer to solving the city’s lingering crime.
—Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
But when officers stand in the road, Dutch Bros customers stop and ask them questions.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
There are questions about Towns, who is a very potent offensive threat but hasn't lived up to his potential defensively.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
But the analyst also raised some questions.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Shortly thereafter, Anthropic announced a program to explore questions of AI well-being.
—Webb Wright, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2025
There are discussion questions included at the end of the book to help guide readers through some of the more difficult topics, and the purple color scheme on the front cover is a nod to the purple ribbons used to promote awareness of domestic violence and signify the courage of survivors.
—Stephanie Decarolis, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
As one former corporate leader recalled, the chief executive was known for addressing employees weekly and engaging with their questions.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Many fans were outraged that third base coach Mike Sarbaugh held up Taylor late in the game, but the questions about the Mets ran deeper.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Judge questions Amazon's legal tactics In July, Judge Chun formally admonished Amazon lawyers for some of their legal tactics in the lawsuit.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025
The media questions your every move.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Thrown into crisis, King Gwanghae summons Heo Gyun based on clues left behind and questions him about Hong Gildong’s identity.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
My work questions our environmental legacy to the future.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
However, Morrow questions whether a National Guard deployment is the answer to solving the city’s lingering crime.
—Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for questions
Noun
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There are still problems on defense.—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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The path forward But whoever wins, securing the party leadership is just the first step – and a host of problems await.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kobach has petitioned top Republican lawmakers to convene a special session with the goal of blocking the Kansas Department of Revenue from resuming its practice of accommodating gender marker change requests, according to a letter sent to GOP lawmakers and obtained by The Star.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some schools did not list their tuition online or respond to Tennessean requests for information.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reviewing pages have been thinned by the forces of history and technology; few Pynchon skeptics anymore bother to take the time to read the novels and register their objections.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the administration takes aim at vessels in the Caribbean, senators and lawmakers of both major political parties have raised stark objections.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What's your process for discovering which types of topics or stories will appeal to our search audience?—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The result is a collection of songs that are immediately engrossing and among the most affecting of Swift’s career, while also focusing on topics like Hamlet and suburban bliss.—
Liz Schubauer,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Through powerful and provocative imagery, Lurie’s work challenges viewers to confront the human cost of hatred, genocide, and loss, while illuminating the resilience of the creative spirit.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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This evidence challenges the known fact regarding how nothosaurs swam.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a third scene, the group debates what to do.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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The world often debates climate change in the language of science and economics.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite the surge in temperatures, Allen doubts a heat advisory will be issued.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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No one doubts Whitmore’s physical gifts.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And while their land is private, anyone who asks respectfully is welcome to fish - a simple but powerful gesture.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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This movie asks you to listen closely to the dialogue, as there are a number of extended monologues that provide historical backdrop.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Questions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questions. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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