WONDER (ABOUT) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

wonder (about)

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Definition of wonder (about)

as in to doubt

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The council on Tuesday voted unanimously to defer the matter to the future, as councilmembers doubted the measure’s chance of prevailing given its $1 million price tag and late timing in the election season.

— Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Juliana’s uncle, Mathy Nzita, doubted his niece hanged herself.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

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