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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
Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 July 2025
Kodak Black and Dreezy shared a candid moment where an innocent question resulted in an awkward interaction.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 1 July 2025
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 20 June 2025
At a court hearing earlier this week on whether to extend the pause on Breyer's decision, members of the 9th Circuit panel questioned lawyers for California and the Trump administration on what role, if any, courts should have in reviewing Trump's authority to deploy the troops.
—Dietrich Knauth, USA Today, 20 June 2025
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Noun
Theoretical as this question might seem, the stakes could be high.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 July 2025
Kodak Black and Dreezy shared a candid moment where an innocent question resulted in an awkward interaction.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
Compiled by two nonprofit watchdogs, the report draws on legal documents, media coverage, and insider accounts to question the company’s commitment to safe AI development.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 20 June 2025
At a court hearing earlier this week on whether to extend the pause on Breyer's decision, members of the 9th Circuit panel questioned lawyers for California and the Trump administration on what role, if any, courts should have in reviewing Trump's authority to deploy the troops.
—Dietrich Knauth, USA Today, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for question
Noun
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On Monday afternoon, when the heat index was again over 100 degrees, these second-floor offices had to close because of problems with the ventilation system.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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The Evans farm shares all the same problems with traditional farms: finicky weather, labor shortages, rising costs, expensive supplies.—
Kylie Williams,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Monitor for continued anomalous requests — particularly from Tencent, AWS, and other cloud provider ASNs.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Only if the request meets the criteria above is anonymity granted.—
Meghan Ashford-Grooms,
NPR,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Reports have indicated that Punk had the option to turn down performing at the event but did not voice any objections.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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If leaders moved ahead without altering the provisions, the measures could be challenged, requiring a 60-vote threshold to overcome objections.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Throughout the hearing, Kobach advocated against the merits of climate public nuisance suits, using previous dismissals as evidence of the lack of feasibility of such claims, a topic which Sen. Cruz also discussed during his questioning.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Rice has been a hot-button topic in Japan, with surging prices and shortages leading to empty shelves in supermarkets across the country.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Telling their kids to take a course load that was too rigorous Students should absolutely challenge themselves.—
Theo Wolf,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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In 2024, when Mr. Bracy challenged Sen. Thompson in a Democratic primary, Bracy Davis backed Thompson instead of her brother.—
Essence News Editors,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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What also was achieved overnight from late Saturday evening until Sunday afternoon was the end of the road for Thom Tillis, the North Carolina Republican who voted against debating the bill and brought on the wrath of Trump promising a GOP primary next year.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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The extent of the damage to Tehran’s nuclear program has been hotly debated ever since.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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Increasingly seething backlash against Boone seems to doubt there’s more to the TV and internet star turned Grammy nominee than these high-flying antics.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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When Failure Isn't Fiction: What Outages Reveal About Benchmarking Gaps If anyone doubts the importance of resilience, recent history is rife with cautionary tales.—
Spencer Kimball,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The drama wasn't over after the final vote -- Murkowski appeared exasperated when asked about Paul's criticism over her vote and what deals Alaska might have benefitted from.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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This approach allows for subtle control over speech rhythm and tone, giving the user the ability to interrupt, emphasize, or ask questions just as anyone else would.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Question.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/question. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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