interrogatives

Definition of interrogativesnext
plural of interrogative
as in questions
an interrogative expression often used to test knowledge though she phrased it as an interrogative, it was clear that the utterance was more of a command

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questions
Noun
  • Such events underscore the complicated security questions surrounding presidential protection in a country where citizens expect their leaders to move through public spaces, hold rallies, attend events and appear before crowds.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Before the injury, McAlister’s testing numbers didn’t blow scouts away, and there were already questions about his speed and athleticism.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Interrogatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrogatives. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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