wondered (about)

Definition of wondered (about)next
past tense of wonder (about)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondered (about)
Verb
  • The decline seems to confirm predictions by some experts, who doubted a 22,250-birth increase in 2024 marked the start of an upward trend.
    Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • And certainly nobody has doubted the validity of the critics’ score.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The program offers discounted energy audits and incentives for insulation, weatherization and efficient appliances to Marylanders at all income levels.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The state began a new sales tracking system called Metrc in July 2025, which counts discounted prices that may previously have not been included, possibly accounting for some reduction, officials said.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The move was welcomed by state and local officials in Minnesota, but several disputed Homan's claims and said no deals were struck to broaden cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Homan disputed the call afterwards.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 16 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Wondered (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondered%20%28about%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!