wondered (about)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondered (about)
Verb
  • For the first time all year, everyone actually doubted the powerhouse Dodgers.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
  • At first, even the scientists doubted it could be done.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Amazon quietly discounted dozens of top picks from Stewart’s collection, including Dutch ovens, knife sets, oven mitts, and more, with prices starting at just $8 and discounts going for up to 60 percent off.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Jim Harbaugh also discounted any notion that his brother would join him with the Chargers in any capacity.
    Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Walz and other state officials have disputed that estimate.
    Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The utility disputed that claim, saying the outage was an internal problem at the jail.
    Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 6 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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