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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Whether the case is moot was part of the Supreme Court’s discussion.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
James Wallace, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The Supreme Court could also render his tariffs moot if they’re struck down as unconstitutional without approval from Congress in a pending case before the high court.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
By Tuesday, this consideration appeared moot.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Whether the case is moot was part of the Supreme Court’s discussion.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
While pace bowler Josh Tongue had been mooted as a replacement for Wood, England have decided against a five-man seam attack with Jacks effectively preferred to Shoaib Bashir, who was named in the 12-man squad for Perth but now misses out for a second time this series.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The Supreme Court could also render his tariffs moot if they’re struck down as unconstitutional without approval from Congress in a pending case before the high court.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moot
Adjective
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New England Patriots linebackers Robert Spillane and Harold Landry III were officially listed as questionable for the Super Bowl.—
Amos Morale III,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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While Britain is suffering perhaps the most dramatic upheaval in the wake of the latest batch of Epstein files, association with the billionaire is popping up across the globe like a pandemic of questionable judgment.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The health care company also raised its forecast range for profit this fiscal year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the wake of Bad Bunny's halftime show selection in September, many critics raised concerns about a potential language barrier for English-language viewers.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Florida House of Representatives is debating legislation that would require local governments to allow single-family homeowners to build accessory dwelling units — commonly known as efficiencies or granny flats — on their properties.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Join Richard Sher’s panel with Vatz, Catalina Byrd, Jimmy Mathis and Barry Gogel debating the continuing feud between Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and State’s Attorney Ivan Bates.—
Bill Wachsberger,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Grappa is enjoyed as a digestif, though its ability to aid digestion after a large meal is debatable.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Whether his work on Anderson’s woozy epic of resistance is his personal best is debatable — the competition is fierce.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Takaichi had earlier laid out a record $783 billion budget for the next fiscal year starting April 1, on top of a $135 billion stimulus package introduced last year to help households with rising living costs.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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But the irony is, Roman numerals were actually introduced to make things easier to understand.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, senior leaders at Arizona State University were quietly hosting 30 leaders from Korean technical colleges to discuss how the United States might learn from their success in developing an AI-ready workforce.—
David Ignatius,
Washington Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Neither Iran nor Oman offered any details on what had been discussed in Larijani's meetings.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That disputable appraisal turned a few heads, and people began peppering the bot for further remarks on Musk’s physical prowess.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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That time, a very disputable foul denied him.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Inside that cube, researchers placed 32,768 points along every single edge.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest apparel exporter and the ninth most climate-vulnerable country globally, placing it at the center of the fashion industry’s climate and labor challenges.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Moot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moot. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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