wondered (about)

verb

past tense of wonder (about)
as in disagreed (with)

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  1. doubted
  2. discounted
  3. disputed
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  • After the way the Thunder lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals, nobody doubted that the Thunder would bring back Hartenstein.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Following an introduction by rap icon Ice Cube and a video contextualizing Hill’s nomination for the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award (as if anyone in the audience doubted her influence), a knockout lineup took the stage.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of doubted
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  • For example, the soda packs that are on sale were discounted last summer, as well, according to the Facebook page of a Walmart location in Texas.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • The possibility of disruptions to oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz, however, might not entirely be discounted, which could complicate energy supply calculus.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of discounted
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  • During the news conference, Crump, who has disputed the claims, showed a photograph of the vehicle with a shattered passenger side window and a bullet hole in the front windshield.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The company disputed the vulnerability's severity, while the government's position softened amid industry criticism and fears of Chinese competitors gaining an advantage.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of disputed
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