WONDERED (ABOUT) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

wondered (about)

verb

past tense of wonder (about)

as in disagreed (with)

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After the way the Thunder lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals, nobody doubted that the Thunder would bring back Hartenstein.

— Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 July 2026
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

Definition of doubted

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For example, the soda packs that are on sale were discounted last summer, as well, according to the Facebook page of a Walmart location in Texas.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The possibility of disruptions to oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz, however, might not entirely be discounted, which could complicate energy supply calculus.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of discounted

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The talks are meant to focus on the toughest matters, including fully reopening the strait and rolling back Tehran’s disputed nuclear program.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The controversy has also prompted public support from opposition leader Edmundo González, widely recognized by many Western governments as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed 2024 presidential election.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

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