wondered (about)

past tense of wonder (about)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wondered (about)
Verb
  • Though four decades have passed since the group’s start, Brown never doubted their staying power.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
  • At the time, critics doubted an American version would work.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But if inflation stays elevated and the Fed holds—or lifts—rates to fight it, those future cash flows get discounted at a higher rate, shrinking today’s value.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Chic, useful, and actually discounted.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Scott Sandlin, the CEO of Sandlin Homes, disputed that.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Whether vaccines remain readily available is highly disputed.
    Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Wondered (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wondered%20%28about%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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