as in questionable
open to question or dispute
it's a moot question what might have happened if the American colonies had not broken away from Great Britain
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1
as in to raise
to present or bring forward for discussion
conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted
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2
as in to debate
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
the issue of whether a person's nature or upbringing is more important continues to be mooted by experts and laymen alike
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Recent Examples of moot
Gary Klien, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
The case became moot after the law was repealed in 2020.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Ireland, Wales, and the U.S. have all been mooted as potential destinations for the new season.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Hein’s order to dismiss the case last month rendered the issue moot.
—Gary Klien, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
The case became moot after the law was repealed in 2020.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
The team then quickly fired Toler, mooting the need for further investigation by the league.
—Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Ireland, Wales, and the U.S. have all been mooted as potential destinations for the new season.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moot
Adjective
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Some questionable late-race maneuvering saw Hamilton finish tenth, nine spots back of McLaren’s Lando Norris, eight spots behind longtime rival Verstappen, and seven spots worse than former Mercedes-AMG Petronas teammate, George Russell.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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By Musk's logic, cracking down on questionable payments – such as those handled by payees without valid SSNs – is crucial to saving taxpayer money.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Children dance with pride in native regalia at the cruise port and some community members who had left are returning to open new businesses and raise families.—
Elaine Glusac,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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The imminent water landing would bring to an end a lengthy spaceflight saga that thrust Williams and Wilmore into the spotlight and raised questions about the future of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Private Sector Responsibility: A Strategic Imperative As policymakers debate sweeping changes, the private sector must recognize the direct impact on human capital management and long-term business viability.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The House is likely to release its version of the state budget in mid-April and debate it at the end of the month.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Treasuries have been around for a long time, but their underlying purpose is debatable at best.—
DP Opinion,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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Whether Musk's emails and social media posts constitute a writing sufficient to constitute an actual contract or charitable trust between the parties is debatable.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
5 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the Trump administration is attempting to introduce new considerations into the finding such as the cost of regulations.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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If the opening set introduced any doubts, though, the rest of the show refuted them.—
Abby Webster,
Billboard,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Macron, 47, visited the Oval Office for a Feb. 24 meeting with Trump, 78, where the two presidents discussed Russia and Ukraine's three-year war — with a focus on resolving which country is responsible financially for supplying aid to Ukraine.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Witkoff and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested that U.S. and Russian officials have discussed the fate of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant — Europe's largest — in southern Ukraine.—
TIME,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jack Harris placed in the top 10 for beat reporting for his work chronicling the Dodgers’ run to the 2024 World Series and in the top 10 in the explanatory category for an article examining the Dodgers’ role in MLB’s pitching injury epidemic.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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On Monday afternoon, the Jets placed a right-of-first-refusal tender on Adams, a restricted free agent.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: Democrats have hammered Trump and Elon Musk for their approach to slicing federal agencies, arguing the administration has cut positions and programs without a clear understanding of the consequences.—
Stephen Neukam,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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Critics argue the spending has gotten out of hand, while services haven’t improved.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Moot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moot. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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