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
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
In that scenario, saving salary-cap space for the 2027 will become moot because of the extension Giannis will sign after being acquired.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
The extent of the impact is unclear but Russia has mooted banning gasoline exports.
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Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
If the Barça superstar is on the way to peak fitness and starts games, then a lot of this noise could be moot.
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Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
In that scenario, saving salary-cap space for the 2027 will become moot because of the extension Giannis will sign after being acquired.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Verb
The Financial Times reported that Microsoft threatened legal action over that deal, though today’s amendment should moot that as a legal issue.
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Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
The extent of the impact is unclear but Russia has mooted banning gasoline exports.
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Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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During oral arguments, attorneys for both trans athletes had questionable moments.
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If the debt isn't actually yours, is too old to be legally enforceable or is otherwise questionable, negotiating may do more harm than good.
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But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
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The other was Michael Longfellow’s sketch about a guy dying at the top of a waterslide and debating whether he should be pushed down the slide or carried down the stairs, which was the only thing Bargatze kept talking about all week.
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Whether these features will be useful in your daily life is debatable.
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Whether Nurse is a good enough player to do that is debatable.
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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In its opening match, Cape Verde introduced itself with a draw against mighty Spain.
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After discussing the situation with his partner, Cody has decided to remain with the team.
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Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
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However, disputable refereeing decisions, especially in the matches against Italy and Spain, led to allegations that South Korea may have benefited from favorable officiating.
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.
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By then Tanacharison is telling Washington that he is mystically protected, in the mode of certain Indigenous warriors who were placed on earth to be leaders.
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The Supreme Court lifted a block that a lower court placed on the stops.
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“Moot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moot. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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