debriefed

verb

Definition of debriefednext
past tense of debrief
as in interrogated
to officially ask (someone) about a job that has been done or about an experience Police debriefed the hostages upon their return. The pilot was debriefed after his flight.

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  1. interrogated
  2. questioned
  3. examined
Verb
  • All five were interrogated for hours by detectives and ultimately implicated themselves.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Soldiers rushed in and seized his computers, interrogated his family, and arrested him.
    Daniel Darling, National Review, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of interrogated
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  • Some players questioned Steichen’s decision making, and the direction of the franchise.
    Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Chicago was questioned for its decision to honor Rose ahead of other Bulls greats.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of questioned
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  • In Florida, residents can be involuntarily examined.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Obviously, some of the old ways of policing definitely need to be examined more.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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