queried

VERB

ask

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inquire interrogate quiz

STRONG

catechize challenge disbelieve dispute distrust doubt enquire examine impeach impugn knock mistrust suspect

WEAK

hit up put out a feeler question test the waters

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

STRONG

be certain believe praise trust

Example Sentences

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queried

When queried by AFP about the Washington Post report, the White House sent a statement defending the new plane's safety.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

In Target, she’d be queried about where to find the Christmas decorations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

"You don't know whether you're completely trustworthy?" he queried.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

In written follow-up questions sent after his hearing last week, Democrats queried him on issues from interest-rate policy to concerns about his independence from the White House.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

“Save you from five hundred silver?” queried Calixte.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor