wondered (about)

past tense of wonder (about)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondered (about)
Verb
  • Former agency employees doubted the administration’s claim that some dismissals were caused by coding errors.
    Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
  • They’ve been doubted every year.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Scroll on for other staple pieces from the Kate Spade Outlet that are mega-discounted for a limited time, like a stadium-ready clear tote and a glittery shoulder bag.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
  • However, frequent flyers may be able to obtain a free or discounted membership through their credit card or airline loyalty program.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The event, the most disputed of the festival, marked the Rio premiere of Kleber Mendonça Filho’s thriller and saw Wagner Moura — predicted by Variety’s very own Clayton Davis to land a Best Actor nomination — spearhead a healthy list of cast and crew at the screening.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
  • This figure does not distinguish between combatants and civilians and is disputed by Israeli officials, but is widely cited by Western sources.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Wondered (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondered%20%28about%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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