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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
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
An independent autopsy requested by the family of a 1-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police in Mississippi raises new questions about officers' actions, adding to growing calls for transparency in the weeks since the shooting.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has directed all questions about ransom notes to the FBI.
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Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Those questions are influencing the next building slated to join Centennial Yards, the $5 billion redevelopment of downtown’s Gulch.
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Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
But the department would not answer questions about its air monitoring.
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Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
However, questions about the sustainability of growth in AI, as well as competition from the likes of Chinese rivals are among factors that have weighed on their shares.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Potential jurors questioned on harassment, retaliation A jury pools of roughly 300 Johnson County residents was whittled down to 110 on Monday morning before attorneys began their questions.
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Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Students began asking questions about elections, government and civic participation.
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Monica Gordon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
President again questions election results In the first round, Cepeda earned 41% of the vote, while de la Espriella garnered 44%, according to official results.
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
But Wolf questions how safe these countries actually are, especially when the government is planning to send LGBTQ+ individuals there.
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Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
20 June 2026
Thirty years after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, Jose's former business partner still questions what led to the killings.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Indigenous actress Stefany Mathias (Prey) will play the girl’s grandmother, while Bracco will play the grandmother’s friend who questions how the girl is being raised.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Investor scrutiny grows as authorities investigate The report also questions Donut Lab’s public statements about its vehicle-making efforts.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
The case collides with President Javier Milei’s culture war, as his government dismantles gender-equality programs and questions femicide laws, while rights groups and families flood the streets demanding protection and justice.
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Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Rawlence also questions whether what Colossal is doing is really reviving extinct species.
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Rob Stein,
NPR,
19 May 2026
Noun
The lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.
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Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
An independent autopsy requested by the family of a 1-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police in Mississippi raises new questions about officers' actions, adding to growing calls for transparency in the weeks since the shooting.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has directed all questions about ransom notes to the FBI.
—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Those questions are influencing the next building slated to join Centennial Yards, the $5 billion redevelopment of downtown’s Gulch.
—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
But the department would not answer questions about its air monitoring.
—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
However, questions about the sustainability of growth in AI, as well as competition from the likes of Chinese rivals are among factors that have weighed on their shares.
—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Potential jurors questioned on harassment, retaliation A jury pools of roughly 300 Johnson County residents was whittled down to 110 on Monday morning before attorneys began their questions.
—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Students began asking questions about elections, government and civic participation.
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Monica Gordon,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Verb
Someone who questions burnout culture may be perceived as less committed.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
President again questions election results In the first round, Cepeda earned 41% of the vote, while de la Espriella garnered 44%, according to official results.
—
CBS News,
21 June 2026
But Wolf questions how safe these countries actually are, especially when the government is planning to send LGBTQ+ individuals there.
—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
20 June 2026
Thirty years after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, Jose's former business partner still questions what led to the killings.
—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Indigenous actress Stefany Mathias (Prey) will play the girl’s grandmother, while Bracco will play the grandmother’s friend who questions how the girl is being raised.
—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Investor scrutiny grows as authorities investigate The report also questions Donut Lab’s public statements about its vehicle-making efforts.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
The case collides with President Javier Milei’s culture war, as his government dismantles gender-equality programs and questions femicide laws, while rights groups and families flood the streets demanding protection and justice.
—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Rawlence also questions whether what Colossal is doing is really reviving extinct species.
—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for questions
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On Tuesday, some customers were still reporting problems accessing accounts, updating banking information and navigating the transition.
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Peterson has since said an increase in his creatine intake was to blame for his cramping problems.
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The State of Florida did not respond to requests for comment.
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For schools with current athletes who may be eligible for hardship waivers or extensions of eligibility under current rules, the D-I Cabinet indicated the deadline to submit requests to the NCAA is July 31.
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The politically complicated situation has raised a few eyebrows — and ethical concerns — among some aldermen who passed the legislation allowing VGTs over the objections of Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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When New England became a stop on major international trade routes, the multicultural floodgates opened and Puritan objections to things like fashion, elaborate design, lavish displays of wealth and other things deemed excessive were being continually, casually challenged.
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In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
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The case challenges the agency’s practice of holding noncitizens for sometimes days in facilities without a bed or other adequate accommodations.
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That’s what makes shadow AI fundamentally different from the shadow IT challenges companies have dealt with for years.
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As Silicon Valley debates whether AI will replace millions of office workers, one of the executives building the technology’s underlying infrastructure says Gen Z shouldn’t buy into the apocalyptic job displacement predictions.
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So vetting needs pre-agreed criteria like strategic fit, feasibility, and speed to impact scored before the room debates, so the idea gets evaluated instead of the person who had it.
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Because of South Florida's isolation, Carr doubts news of the Declaration of Independence reached the area's small population.
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Nobody doubts the power of Hermès; the doubts seem to be on the expectations side of the equation.
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On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
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The lawsuit asks the regional court to stop further transfers, force Ghana to release the deal’s terms, award damages and bar the country from making similar agreements in the future.
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