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as in problems
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 requests
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 objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
that these measurements are accurate is beyond question
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as in topics
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 challenges
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 debates
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 doubts
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 asks
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 examines
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 questions
Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
But the Monday passage tees up questions about next steps and whether the Senate will take up the House legislation after previously passing its version, the Road to Housing Act.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The refusal came despite her answering questions in July from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
If there are answers to these questions, or informed hypotheses, this biography does not provide them.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The truth is that the chief has not adequately addressed questions related to the implementation of the agreement.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The former prince has for years attempted to avoid questions about his links to Epstein.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
This individual momentum has raised questions about the group's cohesion.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
These sections are loaded with remorse, questions about mortality and the afterlife.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The petition, by Miami-Dade County resident Elizabeth Pines and Broward County resident Eugene Pettis, also questions DeSantis’ directive to Secretary of State Cord Byrd, which included a delay in Congressional qualifying from the week of April 20 to June 8 to June 12.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump is watching elections in Georgia closely, especially as his Justice Department questions the validity of elections in the state dating back to the 2020 election.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
With those layers of protections in place, Brown questions the urgency of moving forward without fully vetting the proposal.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Salley questions a shocked Austen.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Naim questions why Ryan acts so distant in school.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The letter also questions a memorandum sent to the schools by the Idaho Board of Education just before the law took effect, explaining the new law to the universities.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Judge questions government’s motives The judge questioned the government’s motivation behind the crackdown and expressed skepticism about a letter Attorney General Pam Bondi recently sent to Walz.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
That New York’s February edition has to dance around a public holiday, usually contending with the Super Bowl (which, this past weekend, poached CFDA chair Thom Browne, who usually closes the February season), has raised questions.
—Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
But the Monday passage tees up questions about next steps and whether the Senate will take up the House legislation after previously passing its version, the Road to Housing Act.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The refusal came despite her answering questions in July from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
If there are answers to these questions, or informed hypotheses, this biography does not provide them.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The truth is that the chief has not adequately addressed questions related to the implementation of the agreement.
—Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The former prince has for years attempted to avoid questions about his links to Epstein.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
This individual momentum has raised questions about the group's cohesion.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
These sections are loaded with remorse, questions about mortality and the afterlife.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Market questions Another important factor has been a wobbly stock market this year, Friday’s massive rally notwithstanding.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The petition, by Miami-Dade County resident Elizabeth Pines and Broward County resident Eugene Pettis, also questions DeSantis’ directive to Secretary of State Cord Byrd, which included a delay in Congressional qualifying from the week of April 20 to June 8 to June 12.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump is watching elections in Georgia closely, especially as his Justice Department questions the validity of elections in the state dating back to the 2020 election.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
With those layers of protections in place, Brown questions the urgency of moving forward without fully vetting the proposal.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Salley questions a shocked Austen.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Naim questions why Ryan acts so distant in school.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
The letter also questions a memorandum sent to the schools by the Idaho Board of Education just before the law took effect, explaining the new law to the universities.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Judge questions government’s motives The judge questioned the government’s motivation behind the crackdown and expressed skepticism about a letter Attorney General Pam Bondi recently sent to Walz.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for questions
Noun
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Housing costs have been a major component of the affordability problems facing consumers.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The researchers warned that while the idea of workers taking on more tasks voluntarily could seem ideal, nonstop work has the potential to lead to problems down the line, including blurring the boundary between work and non-work, as well as burnout and cognitive fatigue.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Reps for both Spears and Primary Wave declined Variety‘s requests for comment; the news was first reported by TMZ.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Wyandotte County Election Office did not respond to requests for comment Monday.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Loud objections left commissioners calling for order and taking a recess.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, a high-speed rail proposal between Dallas and Fort Worth is stuck in limbo, stemming from objections to where a route would connect in Dallas, per KERA.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
John Brummett,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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But learning about such fascinating topics required catching these mysterious energized neutrinos in a way never done before, which in turn requires extraordinary equipment, UChicago explained.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit challenges the city of Hobart’s Plan Commission decision to convert a site plan review application into a fill permit during a public meeting, despite the application lacking basic information required under city ordinance.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Look for anything that challenges you.—
Amanda Gardner,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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While social media debates whether their name is pronounced bet-tuh or bay-tuh, veterinarians tend to be more concerned with how they’re cared for than how they’re named.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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The chef debates whether to serve the cabins or the saloon first.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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Its shares promptly fell because, well, Wall Street doubts if this AI stuff is really useful enough to warrant such a big investment.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Though Pachter doubts Cohen can replicate his success.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The measure also asks voters to approve the creation of an oversight group that would monitor where the money goes.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Some asks, like requiring immigration officers to wear body cameras, appear to enjoy bipartisan support.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Questions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questions. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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