as in questionable
open to question or dispute
it's a moot question what might have happened if the American colonies had not broken away from Great Britain
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as in to raise
to present or bring forward for discussion
conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted
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as in to debate
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
the issue of whether a person's nature or upbringing is more important continues to be mooted by experts and laymen alike
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Recent Examples of moot
Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
But make no mistake, unless Alonso has a dramatic turnaround season in 2025, his ability to opt out after the first year of the two-year, $54 million deal will be moot.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
The deals being mooted via agents would be unacceptable to Wolves, leaving a distinct possibility that Lemina will remain at Molineux.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
At the most rarefied level of Swiss watchmaking, however, where gifted individuals work alone or with only an assistant or two to craft timepieces largely by hand, questions about foreign manufacturing may be moot.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025
But make no mistake, unless Alonso has a dramatic turnaround season in 2025, his ability to opt out after the first year of the two-year, $54 million deal will be moot.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
Ireland, Wales, and the U.S. have all been mooted as potential destinations for the new season.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
The deals being mooted via agents would be unacceptable to Wolves, leaving a distinct possibility that Lemina will remain at Molineux.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moot
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Jun Reina, a former general manager of Capital Public Radio and a central figure in the station’s financial woes, has largely remained silent as questions mounted over a scathing audit’s findings of questionable expenses and financial mismanagement.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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More news: Latest Comments From Mike Budenholzer Prove Suns Made Giant Mistake Hiring Him The news broke after Booker made some questionable comments about the importance of communication on the court.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Broward teachers, other school district employees get 3% raises Eyeing a friendly Supreme Court, Republicans push for the Ten Commandments in schools Trump vowed to leverage federal money to fight antisemitism.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, Herrmann raised some half a million dollars from investors, who included Mark Thompson, the chief executive of CNN, and Nicholas Johnston, the publisher of Axios.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Think pop-up shops, spice blending, and casually debating the best way to season a brisket.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The science on transgender procedures, including hormone replacement and surgery, is hotly debated.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Again, if the goal is to increase American manufacturing jobs, that's debatable.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Whether Chappelle needed this advice or not is debatable, given that Chappelle is undoubtedly a seasoned performer.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While Zero Day is a six-part thriller show, the series does introduce a cybersecurity term not widely known outside tech circles.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Connecticut lawmakers have introduced several bills to regulate private equity in hospitals and nursing homes, saying such companies may prioritize profits over patient care.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2025
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President Bill Clinton, seen here in 1995, discusses his Reinventing Government initiative, which cut more than 400,000 jobs over seven years.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2025
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In a recent interview with The Art Newspaper, Cave discussed his fondness for the figures, and his ‘The Devil — A Life’ series, which is currently on display at Museum Voorlinden in Wassenaar, Netherlands.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jack Harris placed in the top 10 for beat reporting for his work chronicling the Dodgers’ run to the 2024 World Series and in the top 10 in the explanatory category for an article examining the Dodgers’ role in MLB’s pitching injury epidemic.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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On Monday afternoon, the Jets placed a right-of-first-refusal tender on Adams, a restricted free agent.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors argued that the crimes shared the same modus operandi and that many witnesses overlap.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
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There was arguing between Sai and Steph about air signs, and chewing gum, and how long someone should be allowed to spend looking at the stars.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Moot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moot. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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