wondered (about)

past tense of wonder (about)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondered (about)
Verb
  • Some residents of northern Israel doubted the fighting would stop.
    Kareem Chehayeb, Fortune, 20 June 2026
  • Still, Tom Bartošák-Harlow, a spokesman for the International Chamber of Shipping, a trade association for shipowners and operators, doubted whether merchant ships would quickly start their engines and head for the exit.
    Tom Bowman, NPR, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Don't forget your in-flight comfort — this heavenly memory foam travel pillow is discounted to just $10.
    Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • It was discounted with 20% off for Black Friday last year, but this is the cheapest the price has dropped to since then.
    Harry Bennett, Space.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • But these claims were disputed, especially as radar measurements show much lower velocities.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
  • This was disputed by one freelancer who is a party to the legal proceedings.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 June 2026
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“Wondered (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondered%20%28about%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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