wondered (about)

past tense of wonder (about)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondered (about)
Verb
  • Following an introduction by rap icon Ice Cube and a video contextualizing Hill’s nomination for the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award (as if anyone in the audience doubted her influence), a knockout lineup took the stage.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Dansby Swanson never doubted himself.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • But, as a figure of the Enlightenment and thus a believer in reason and science, the former president discounted the miracles associated with Jesus — including his virgin birth and supposed resurrection.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • Now’s the best time to try out the Ultimate Anti-Aging Vitamin Cream since it’s discounted during Amazon’s Prime Day sale.
    Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • During the news conference, Crump, who has disputed the claims, showed a photograph of the vehicle with a shattered passenger side window and a bullet hole in the front windshield.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The company disputed the vulnerability's severity, while the government's position softened amid industry criticism and fears of Chinese competitors gaining an advantage.
    Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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“Wondered (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondered%20%28about%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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