wondered (about)

verb

past tense of wonder (about)
as in disagreed (with)

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  1. doubted
  2. discounted
  3. disputed
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  • Her Justice Department interview took place after publication, Gayles noted, and her lack of recollection did not establish that the reporters knowingly published falsehoods or seriously doubted their account.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • She has been doubted, memed, and then beloved since becoming the CEO of Xbox tasked with turning around Microsoft’s struggling video game division in February—even while being best known for her lack of video game experience.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • Ultra-budget buyers should check out the Asus CX14, which is discounted down to just $199.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Winter apparel is discounted as spring approaches; summer clothing and outdoor furniture come down as fall nears.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of discounted
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  • The claims, long pushed by Elon Musk, have been strongly disputed.
    — Anhelina Shamlii, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In Evercore's scenario where Democrats win both chambers and the election is disputed, but military action doesn't escalate, the investment bank sees the S & P 500 ending the year at 7,650, a little more than 1% above Monday's close.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
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“Wondered (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondered%20%28about%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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