Synonyms of questions

questions 1 of 2

noun

plural of question

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• problems
• interrogatives
• quizzes
• conundrums
• riddles
• puzzles
• posers
• stumpers
• sticklers
• brainteasers
• toughies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• solutions
• responses
• answers

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requests
• inquiries
• queries
• questionings
• questionnaires
• calls
• surveys
• interrogatories
• investigations
• polls
• studies
• researches
• explorations
• probes
• examinations
• interrogations
• inquisitions
• probings
• inquests

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• responses
• answers
• replies

3

as in objections

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent

that these measurements are accurate is beyond question

Synonyms & Similar Words

• objections
• exceptions
• complaints
• challenges
• criticisms
• protests
• difficulties
• expostulations
• demurrers
• doubts
• remonstrances
• suspicions
• stinks
• demurrals
• qualms
• disputes
• fusses
• demurs
• misgivings
• quibbles
• misunderstandings
• skepticism
• arguments
• debates
• scruples
• compunctions
• uncertainties
• kicks
• squabbles
• dissents
• cavils
• quarrels
• rebellions
• statics
• reservations
• conflicts
• censures
• distrust
• mistrust
• reluctances
• niggles
• defiances
• disobediences
• misdoubts
• dubitations
• indeterminations
• hassles
• dubieties
• incertitudes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sanctions
• approvals
• agreements
• acceptances
• assents
• acquiescences
• compliances
• obediences

4

as in topics

a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)

it's a question of personal responsibility

Synonyms & Similar Words

• topics
• themes
• matters
• motifs
• subjects
• motives
• contents
• ideas
• issues
• problems
• essences
• purposes
• considerations
• substances
• subject matters
• arguments
• points
• hearts
• debates
• counts
• masses
• cores
• burdens
• fundamentals
• talking points
• pivots
• generalities
• bases
• mains
• essentials
• bodies
• sums
• staples
• nuclei
• kernels
• affairs
• nets
• gists
• bulks
• cruxes
• piths
• keynotes
• centerpieces
• nubs
• purports
• quicks
• essentialities
• nubbins
• grists
• marrows
• bottoms

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• parentheses
• excursions
• tangents
• digressions
• asides
• interjections

questions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of question

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• challenges
• disputes
• doubts
• contests
• queries
• protests
• calls in question
• oppugns
• impeaches
• opposes
• fights
• objects (to)
• kicks (about)
• resists
• mistrusts
• combats

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• believes
• accepts
• embraces
• supports
• swallows
• backs
• defends
• advocates
• champions
• promotes
• endures
• tolerates
• abides
• stomachs

2

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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• debates
• ponders
• contemplates
• studies
• entertains
• considers
• eyes
• reviews
• weighs
• explores
• analyzes
• thinks (about or over)
• looks at
• deliberates
• ruminates
• mulls (over)
• cogitates
• meditates
• revolves
• pores (over)
• wrestles (with)
• chews on
• perpends
• reasons
• chews over
• reflects (on or upon)
• turns
• beats one's brains out (about)
• cudgels one's brains (about)
• kicks around
• speculates (about)
• reminisces
• digests
• muses (upon)
• concludes
• believes
• frets (about or over)
• fixates (on or upon)
• second-guesses
• dwells (on or upon)
• obsesses (about or over)
• broods (about or over)
• opines
• conceives
• absorbs
• drinks (in)
• assimilates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• disregards
• overlooks
• rejects
• dismisses
• slights
• pooh-poohs

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doubts
• suspects
• mistrusts
• distrusts
• misdoubts
• discounts
• disbelieves
• negates
• discredits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depends (on or upon)
• banks (on or upon)
• relies (on or upon)
• trusts
• counts (on or upon)

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• asks
• quizzes
• interrogates
• queries
• inquires (of)
• grills
• catechizes
• examines
• surveys
• cross-questions
• bombards
• pumps
• cross-examines
• polls
• besieges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• answers
• responds
• replies
• remarks
• comments
• observes
• avoids
• retorts
• rejoins
• ducks

5

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• examines
• interrogates
• queries
• quizzes
• pumps
• grills
• catechizes
• debriefs
• picks the brains of
• gives the third degree to
• sweats
• harasses
• cross-examines
• annoys
• cross-questions
• hounds
• pesters
• polls
• canvasses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of questions

Noun

While the tech world grapples with questions about AI’s future, other business leaders are focused on tackling today’s challenges. — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called on Flock Safety to delete the personal data of people without a criminal record and to answer questions about the use of that data in a letter to Flock CEO Garrett Langley on Sunday. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026

Key justices appeared wary about the potential sweep of litigation, but torn over the complex questions of federal and state law raised by the case. — Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

But thus far, such studies have mostly raised more questions than answers. — Anil Oza, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

This is primarily down to his role at Paramount and questions over Zeiler’s future. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

By then, The Pineapple had trained me to answer questions rather than stand outside them analyzing why they were being asked. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

But outside management does not inherently eliminate questions created by holding debt from specific local governments and projects, Marlowe said. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Mercury opposes Chiron across your personal and shared resource zones, making questions about expenses, debt, or contributions feel more personal than the numbers suggest. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

There was a period where airspace was closed in the Gulf after the Iran conflict began, and then questions about whether the region’s growth story would be interrupted. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

An award decided by sportswriters and broadcasters gives them something convenient to point to when anyone questions that assessment. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Brands need to understand how often they are surfaced, which questions trigger recommendations and how recommendations translate into traffic and sales. — Max Sinclair, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Unconvinced by Kitty’s sudden engagement, Claire questions the future her sister is choosing. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Like other death row dramas including Clemency, Just Mercy and Dead Man Walking, this film questions whether there’s really that big a difference between murderous cruelty and state-sanctioned capital punishment. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

The piece questions the company's focus on alternative earnings metrics excluding amortization and its squishy customer retention. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

The group questions the efficacy and safety of childhood vaccines. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026

Camilla still questions whether anything would have changed but for Billy’s backstory. — Stuart James, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026