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as in problem
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 request
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 objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
that these measurements are accurate is beyond question
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as in topic
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 to challenge
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 to debate
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 to doubt
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 to ask
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 to examine
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 question
Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
The controllers’ union and Airlines for America (A4A), the commercial airlines’ trade association, declined to directly address the question of privatization when asked on Friday.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Kamran Talattof, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
As the rising cost of four-year universities has led many to question the value of higher education, training for high-demand trades has been growing.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Observer reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow, as well as Observer columnist Scott Fowler, will provide their answers to that question below.
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Regardless, the Islamic Republic’s response has been to frame criticism as betrayal, suggesting that those who question support for Gaza or Lebanon are complicit with imperialism – a narrative enforced through a mix of rhetoric and coercion.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for question
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Her main problem was with the MAGA movement in general, believing that her negative interactions with MAGA protesters reflected the hearts and minds of the movement more broadly.—
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No, a Super Bowl run isn't likely for this team, but Pittsburgh does have a bit of a unique offense that could give defenses that rely on their pass rush problems.—
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Joseph has six different head-coaching interview requests as of Friday afternoon.—
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However, the agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility can review a government device upon request.—
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At a City Hall news conference, the mayor responded to a question about retroactive changes to the 2026 budget, which aldermen passed over his objections last month, by reiterating the package could force personnel cuts.—
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During the certification process, members of Congress have the opportunity to object to a state’s results, which triggers debate and then a vote about whether the objection is to be upheld.—
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Here are Pereira’s thoughts on several topics, edited for clarity and brevity.—
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
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However, former Federal Air Marshal Peter Johnson — who founded Archway Defense, which has trained state, local and federal law enforcement in firearms for the past decade — told WCCO the street is not the place to challenge a federal agent's orders.—
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Bringing back engagement Longbow also wants to challenge how electric cars feel from behind the wheel.—
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Opposite a serene Rooney Mara and a raging Claire Foy, Buckley is a lone dissenting voice in Sarah Polley’s heart-wrenching portrait of a group of women and girls in an isolated Mennonite colony who are debating how to respond to a series of brutal attacks from the men in their community.—
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The band was the first to sanction fan taping at their concerts, spawning an abundance of homespun recordings that have been collected, traded and debated for decades.—
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Exxon, Conoco doubts But Exxon and Conoco will need reassurances to return to Venezuela, Wright said.—
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On the first day of filming this scene, Brewer doubted the structure until his DP Amy Vincent walked him through the shooting plan.—
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Join our live chats or ask a question in advance.—
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Police added that Lattimore was arrested for not telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle when asked.—
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“Question.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/question. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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