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as in problem
an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge
because I have missed so many classes, I had a hard time answering every question on today's surprise quiz
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as in request
an act or instance of asking for information
after reading the brief statement to the reporters, the lawyer ended the press conference by saying, "No more questions, please" the dozens of questions researched by the reference librarians
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as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
that these measurements are accurate is beyond question
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as in topic
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
it's a question of personal responsibility
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as in to challenge
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
the teenager openly questioned the authority of the town's police force to impose a curfew on residents under the age of 18
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as in to debate
to give serious and careful thought to
question your motives before you file the lawsuit: do you really care about the trees, or are you just trying to harass the neighbors?
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as in to doubt
to have no trust or confidence in
it was apparent that voters were questioning the President's ability to manage the economy
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as in to ask
to put a question or questions to
the press should be allowed to question public officials about any matter of general interest
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as in to examine
to put a series of questions to
the police questioned the suspect before deciding that there was insufficient evidence to hold him
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Recent Examples of question
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2026
The statement did not directly address the reimbursement question and calls and emails Friday for more information were not immediately returned.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
But on Friday afternoon, in the campgrounds just outside Charlotte Motor Speedway, underneath an overcast sky, Young questioned all of it.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
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Noun
That is another question, but also moot.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2026
The statement did not directly address the reimbursement question and calls and emails Friday for more information were not immediately returned.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Verb
Between pricey flights, $2,000-per-night minimum hotel nights, and 100-degree heat in the Med, my clients are questioning the whole proposition.
—Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 23 May 2026
But on Friday afternoon, in the campgrounds just outside Charlotte Motor Speedway, underneath an overcast sky, Young questioned all of it.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for question
Noun
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Trees with root problems and those near sidewalks or drives are the first to fall too.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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New York lawmakers are mulling a three-year moratorium on permits for new high-energy data centers, essentially telling residents that data centers are the problem.—
Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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We were whisked around in golf carts, engaged in happy banter at the bar and felt accommodated when last-minute changes or requests arose.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Mayor Michelle Wu’s office did not respond to a request for comment on how the city plans to spend the grant funding.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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And as the district court pointed out, changing the venue to remedy the government's improper conduct — over Jacobs's objection — may not serve the interests of justice.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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The deepest objection to all of this is older than Silicon Valley.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
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At one point, Catherine and I landed on the topic of smugness as an obstacle to creativity.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Between 48 percent off platform sandals that feel just as cushioned as sneakers, to 60 percent off flexible, low-profile sneakers that’ll never challenge an overpacked suitcase, any of the shoes below will carry you through your summer outings in style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Despite their great start, their opponents challenged them in different ways; opponents, including Chicopee, Winchester, O’Bryant, and Quincy, who all had strong serves, attacks and defense.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Chicago Preventing relapse after treatment Illinois continues confronting rising behavioral health demands while state and federal policymakers debate Medicaid eligibility rules, work requirements and spending reductions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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And yet debate moderators spend comparatively little time on public health preparedness.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Some analysts, though, doubted Ackman’s offer would go far.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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But doubting the Golden Knights doesn’t end well.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Researchers asked where knives were kept, how to light matches, what kinks are.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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This source of damage is easily avoided by purchasing manure and hay from a reputable source and asking if the source material was treated with aminopyralid.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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“Question.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/question. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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