wondered (about)

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
  • In addition to free admission, members receive invitations to members-only preview parties and special events, free admission to approximately six After Hours events, $4 off tickets to Speed Cinema, discounted admission on select programs, and more.
    Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Barcelona avoided a breach of the break-even requirement that season even after that €267million transaction was discounted, in part due to adjustments related to the impact of Covid-19.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • President Samia Suluhu Hassan was reelected last month, but the vote was marred by violence — widespread protests were met with bloody crackdowns, reportedly killing 800, although the government disputed the figure.
    Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
  • He was accused of harassing the troops, though O'Hara disputed the claim.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Wondered (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondered%20%28about%29. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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