wondered (about)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondered (about)
Verb
  • Since 2000, electricity has become even more central to daily life in most of the world, while its foundational importance to the most dynamic sectors in global markets can hardly be doubted.
    Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Others doubted that the ideas would make it to the president’s desk.
    Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This one's also discounted, starting at $30.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
  • In closing arguments Friday, Deputy Prosecutor Bernie Johnsen discounted that Long thought his life was in danger.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Noem accused Pretti of being a domestic terrorist and brandishing a weapon before he was shot, a claim disputed by bystander footage of the incident.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Colombo disputed claims from federal authorities that Wedding had been in hiding out in Mexico.
    Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Wondered (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondered%20%28about%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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