QUESTIONS Synonyms: 265 Similar and Opposite Words

questions 1 of 2

noun

plural of question

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of question

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

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Senate confirmation process could raise questions of experience Hamilton could face pushback in the Senate confirmation process over never having led an emergency management agency, a common stepping stone to becoming administrator of an agency with over 21,000 employees. —

Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 But the decision has also sparked questions about whether such moves amount to rewriting history. —

Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026 Cherfilus-McCormick made her comments in response to reporters’ questions just before a gathering of members from about 20 Broward Democratic clubs, organized by Barbara Effman, president of the West Broward Democratic Club. —

Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026 Senate confirmation process could raise questions of experience Hamilton could face pushback in the Senate confirmation process over never having led an emergency management agency, a common stepping stone to becoming administrator of an agency with over 21,000 employees. —

Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 Have questions about ordering or a purchase? —

Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 11 May 2026 Contestants are tested on how their brain works through a series of questions that all have a correct answer but can also lead to a series of wrong answers. —

Peter White, Deadline, 4 May 2026 Before the injury, McAlister’s testing numbers didn’t blow scouts away, and there were already questions about his speed and athleticism. —

Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026 Julie Pearson Clark, a Marietta resident, said the idea of converting warehouses into detention facilities raises serious questions. —

Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026

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The Department of Homeland Security did not answer Charlotte Observer questions about their use of force policies and how cases are documented. —

Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026 Sokoloff questions whether the city is delivering better services than before Mejia took office. —

Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Continue reading … SECURITY SHAKEUP — Lawmaker questions hotel metal detector setup at Correspondent's Dinner. —

FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, there has been a major shift in Washington’s regulatory tone and outlook, creating opportunities but also questions about the longevity of changes in rules. —

Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Angela questions her entanglement with Charles. —

Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026 Alma Allen‘s pavilion for the United States at the 2026 Venice Biennale has become a proxy fight over politics, process, and cultural authority—questions the artist himself has little interest in adjudicating. —

Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Music that questions your psyche and health, worries for your ecosystem, gut checks your self-worth and pride, and keeps you lifted. —

Ian Brennan, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026 Legality under question Along with pointing out how the new tax policies have hurt districts’ bottom lines, the letter repeatedly questions whether LeVota’s recent mandates are legally enforceable. —

Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for questions

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Here’s one of several places where Footer’s biography runs into problems.

— Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
After throwing three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land last week, Imai indicated a difference in major-league scouting reports contributed to his problems.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026