wondered (about)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondered (about)
Verb
  • In interviews with The News, though, some teachers and parents said the experienced administrator should not be held responsible for allegations about her husband or doubted the validity of the claims.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • As a boy, Caldwell never doubted his father’s logic.
    Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Wrexham’s penchant for Hollywood endings means nothing can be discounted until the mathematicians say so.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • This is why his teammate Sonny Styles shouldn’t be discounted as a possible option at second overall.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Players and umpires can get a definitive answer when a call is disputed.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Bonta, the attorney general, has disputed that, saying the warrant didn't appoint a special master to conduct such a recount.
    Josh Meyer, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Wondered (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondered%20%28about%29. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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