wondered (about)

past tense of wonder (about)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondered (about)
Verb
  • Fleishman doubted the proclamation could deter CDFW from euthanizing bears.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Some regional experts, including Ambassador April Glaspie doubted that Saddam would risk a full-scale invasion.
    Big Think, Big Think, 20 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
  • Backing White South Africans South African officials have long disputed claims that Afrikaners are victims of racial persecution.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Family members and friends originally disputed the notion that drugs had been the cause of Phoenix’s death.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Wondered (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondered%20%28about%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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