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as in challenged
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 pondered
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 doubted
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 asked
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 examined
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 questioned
Some players questioned Steichen’s decision making, and the direction of the franchise.
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Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Chicago was questioned for its decision to honor Rose ahead of other Bulls greats.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
First, some people might find the constant drumbeat of being questioned by AI is exhausting and irritating.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
But additional research with more stringent control groups and better trial designs in recent years have questioned the potential heart benefits of alcohol, with the latest showing that even a daily drink can increase blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease.
—Alice Park, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
The billionaire media mogul and filmmaker is pushing back against those who have questioned his lack of a writers room.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Comer questioned O’Malley’s motives and how the move would serve the public.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Chicago was questioned for its decision to honor Rose ahead of other Bulls greats.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
First, some people might find the constant drumbeat of being questioned by AI is exhausting and irritating.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
But additional research with more stringent control groups and better trial designs in recent years have questioned the potential heart benefits of alcohol, with the latest showing that even a daily drink can increase blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease.
—Alice Park, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
The billionaire media mogul and filmmaker is pushing back against those who have questioned his lack of a writers room.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Comer questioned O’Malley’s motives and how the move would serve the public.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for questioned
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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 industry has a strong history of fighting warning labels that mention cancer, and alcohol-producing nations have also challenged warning labels under international trade law.—
Roni Caryn Rabin,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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During his annual new conference on Thursday, Putin responded to those who doubted the capabilities of Russia's Oreshnik.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Payne, Bridges’ close friend since their time as teammates in Phoenix in 2019, never doubted his resilience.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Dec. 2024
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Those with information about Doan are asked to contact Chief Investigator Maria Stewart at 513-946-8700.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
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Some scientists have even proposed that free radicals can lead to aging in humans and other creatures, though that idea is disputed.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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Few disputed the decision, but the handling of Fonseca’s exit was shabby.—
James Horncastle,
The Athletic,
30 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
Verb
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The origins of the deadly virus are still contested and politically divisive.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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The credit for originating the practice is contested by several claimants.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Questioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questioned. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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