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as in asking
to put a question or questions to
quickly quizzed her about the assignment before heading off to class
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as in interrogating
to put a series of questions to
hated the way those relatives would quiz me about my partner and our living arrangements
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Recent Examples of quizzing
Every year since 2003, the umbrella organization for quizzing outfits around the globe has put on the granddaddy of knowledge competitions.
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Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2026
Jason is quizzing himself on the menu and doesn’t even know about the goat-cheese balls, which is not only the most popular dish on the menu but an important piece of Vanderpump Rules lore.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
It was designed for European nights, not for two or three local scribes quizzing yet another manager.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The study — NewsGuard tested 10 leading AI models, quizzing each of them about 10 narratives spreading online linked to current events that the company had determined to be false.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Think of the senators quizzing Mark Zuckerberg on what Facebook is.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 13 June 2018
Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2026
Jason is quizzing himself on the menu and doesn’t even know about the goat-cheese balls, which is not only the most popular dish on the menu but an important piece of Vanderpump Rules lore.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
It was designed for European nights, not for two or three local scribes quizzing yet another manager.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The study — NewsGuard tested 10 leading AI models, quizzing each of them about 10 narratives spreading online linked to current events that the company had determined to be false.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Think of the senators quizzing Mark Zuckerberg on what Facebook is.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 13 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quizzing
Verb
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As if his father and brother are awake in some scenes, asking him to remember.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nora Ingdal, Save the Children's Lebanon Country Director, says children there are asking several questions about the reason for conflict and when things might return to normal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Even if your wardrobe leans more trendy, try interrogating yourself about certain pieces in your closet.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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There were forces stopping and interrogating people celebrating in their cars, but there was no gunfire, said the doctor, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The closed-door depositions showed how Republican lawmakers at times seemed not able to resist the spectacle of questioning a couple who for decades led the Democratic Party.—
Stephen Groves,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors in Baltimore County are questioning the use of deadly force after a man, allegedly experiencing a mental health crisis, was found dead following police gunfire at his home Wednesday.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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New research from Southern Methodist University adds another piece to that debate, examining how digital media use may be linked to the kinds of words toddlers learn — and the family factors that shape how much screen time kids get.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, there have been various studies examining the trend, many reaching different conclusions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Quizzing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quizzing. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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