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Definition of questioningnext

questioning

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noun

questioning

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verb

present participle of question
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as in doubting
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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Recent Examples of questioning
Noun
During questioning, Barnes told investigators that Caitlin had confided in him about Carpenter’s death, according to Tippah News. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026 Kim appeared by video, along with his attorney, following Castillo Madrid’s questioning. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
The suspects, whom police did not identify, were taken into custody for questioning. — Reuters, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026 Luurssen juxtaposed this polished fantasy with the distortions of body dysmorphia, questioning society’s expectations of the female body. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for questioning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for questioning
Adjective
  • Progressives like Melat Kiros have signaled their votes for Jeffries might be up for grabs unless their leadership embraces more left-leaning policies, but most Democrats are skeptical about major defections.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Gabriel, however, is more skeptical, arguing that infrastructure carries the incentives of the model that built it, making a brand with less influence likely to struggle to resist a parent company oriented around speed, efficiency, and growth.
    — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Kotlikoff did not immediately respond Tuesday to an email inquiry about Jane Doe’s letter.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The inquiry asked about the NBA’s role in the matter, possible discipline and whether the teams would be instructed to be present for the anthem before Wednesday’s Game 3.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Residential growth, in particular, can be challenging to manage because of the cost of providing county services, Helms said.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That shift, often associated with luxury dupe culture, is challenging traditional ideas about status, brand loyalty and what counts as a smart buy.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • No one interested in pondering what looks like an intractably difficult conflict need turn their attention to Iran or Israel.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Newsom, in the podcast, appeared to already be considering them while pondering what to do next.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • One writer signed up to work with a confidence coach for the first time, and ended up doubting that her self-doubt was all that bad.
    — Eric Levitz, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Moya went from doubting her ability to handle full-time work to thriving on it.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • After the shooting took place, the university issued a statement on X asking members of its campus community to stay away from the area.
    — Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The neurologist emphasized that patients should feel comfortable asking questions and getting a second opinion.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The pair handed Haski business cards, emblazoned with golden eagles, and then started interrogating him about press freedom.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, Homeland Security was apparently investigating nonprofits and other organizations that help get out the vote, including interrogating the staff and covertly infiltrating their operations, according to court documents.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The authentication process combines human expertise and AI integration to flag any suspicious activity and ensure that listings follow commercial industry standards.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • What readers are saying The comments discuss a case involving a person who sent letters containing a suspicious substance, with many commenters criticizing the individual's intelligence for including his return address.
    — Violet Jira, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Questioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questioning. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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