1
as in questioned
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
it seems odd that someone would want two stoves, so you'd better query that order
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as in asked
to put a question or questions to
queried the professor about the assignment
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as in interrogated
to put a series of questions to
once the statement was given, the press secretary allowed reporters to query the President
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Recent Examples of queried
The survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Aon Travel Practice, part of the Affinity Business at Aon, queried more than 2,000 American adults ages 18 and older about their attitudes toward travel and travel insurance.
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Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 3 Jan. 2025
That decision aside, the list reflects the democratic will of the experts queried.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Over nearly two decades, MOI Global has queried investment managers on their idea generation strategies.
—Big Think, 26 Dec. 2024
Also key is its app, which queried me about my regular sleep habits and upcoming flights before producing a schedule that told me when to take which pill, when to eat and drink, when to sleep, and when to wear the glasses.
—Tim Neville, Outside Online, 5 Dec. 2024
Multiple times during the sit-down, Sorkin queried Pichai about his outlook for the growth of the overall AI sector.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Amid censorship and repression, truth is a rare commodity, and stating a humble and obvious truth, like the boy who queried the Emperor’s new clothes, can have a decisive effect.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
Chelsie was then queried about her best moves; Makensy was asked about her social game.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024
The means test queried how much money the debtor and dependents would require to live in retirement.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 3 Jan. 2025
That decision aside, the list reflects the democratic will of the experts queried.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
Over nearly two decades, MOI Global has queried investment managers on their idea generation strategies.
—Big Think, 26 Dec. 2024
Also key is its app, which queried me about my regular sleep habits and upcoming flights before producing a schedule that told me when to take which pill, when to eat and drink, when to sleep, and when to wear the glasses.
—Tim Neville, Outside Online, 5 Dec. 2024
Multiple times during the sit-down, Sorkin queried Pichai about his outlook for the growth of the overall AI sector.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
Amid censorship and repression, truth is a rare commodity, and stating a humble and obvious truth, like the boy who queried the Emperor’s new clothes, can have a decisive effect.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
Chelsie was then queried about her best moves; Makensy was asked about her social game.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2024
The means test queried how much money the debtor and dependents would require to live in retirement.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for queried
Verb
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Some players questioned Steichen’s decision making, and the direction of the franchise.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Chicago was questioned for its decision to honor Rose ahead of other Bulls greats.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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This year, the Pinta Pride Project has assembled more than 800 letter writers from across the country to send out cards, letters and drawings to members of the community who have asked to be included.—
Hilary Shenfeld,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Effectively, more is asked of players in these full-back positions in each game.—
Geoff Scott,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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All five were interrogated for hours by detectives and ultimately implicated themselves.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Soldiers rushed in and seized his computers, interrogated his family, and arrested him.—
Daniel Darling,
National Review,
22 Dec. 2024
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Newer scientific studies have criticized the methodology of earlier studies, however, and have challenged that view, which was once a consensus.—
Roni Caryn Rabin,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Senate parliamentarian must also sign off on the package, confirming that the provisions have direct budgetary consequences, if an item is challenged.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In Florida, residents can be involuntarily examined.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Obviously, some of the old ways of policing definitely need to be examined more.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2025
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