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as in introduced
to present or bring forward for discussion
conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted
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as in discussed
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 mooted
The extent of the impact is unclear but Russia has mooted banning gasoline exports.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Most recently, the Telegram messaging app has been slowed down and a ban has been mooted by authorities in the country, where it is widely used for both news and everyday information.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
The most grinding suspicions encountered by many survivors—about whether they were ever really struck at all—may in any case be mooted in the coming years.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The idea of funding universities with a graduate tax has been mooted since the 1960s, when economists pointed out that a relatively small group of people were getting an expensive benefit paid for out of general taxation.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Mar. 2026
The sale of Baume & Mercier, which was founded in 1830, and which Richemont has owned for decades, had been mooted for a while.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
While pace bowler Josh Tongue had been mooted as a replacement for Wood, England have decided against a five-man seam attack with Jacks effectively preferred to Shoaib Bashir, who was named in the 12-man squad for Perth but now misses out for a second time this series.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The movie is mooted to come out in late autumn 2026.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2025
Cooler Master has mooted parts with pale and dark wood finishes, and plenty else.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Most recently, the Telegram messaging app has been slowed down and a ban has been mooted by authorities in the country, where it is widely used for both news and everyday information.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
The most grinding suspicions encountered by many survivors—about whether they were ever really struck at all—may in any case be mooted in the coming years.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
The idea of funding universities with a graduate tax has been mooted since the 1960s, when economists pointed out that a relatively small group of people were getting an expensive benefit paid for out of general taxation.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Mar. 2026
The sale of Baume & Mercier, which was founded in 1830, and which Richemont has owned for decades, had been mooted for a while.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
While pace bowler Josh Tongue had been mooted as a replacement for Wood, England have decided against a five-man seam attack with Jacks effectively preferred to Shoaib Bashir, who was named in the 12-man squad for Perth but now misses out for a second time this series.
—James Wallace, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The movie is mooted to come out in late autumn 2026.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2025
Cooler Master has mooted parts with pale and dark wood finishes, and plenty else.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mooted
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When Fudd was introduced, Wings general manager Curt Miller said the club didn’t hesitate on a decision that added to an already elite backcourt with Bueckers and four-time All-Star Arike Ogunbowale.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a member of the Rock Hall of Fame’s Board of Governors, Spector effectively blocked the Ronettes’ nomination for years, although the group was finally inducted — and introduced by Richards — in 2007, after Spector had been arrested and convicted of the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At a closed-door conference on April 28, the court and participants discussed the user experience, revealing that several bugs and hurdles remain.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bass’ office and Airbnb didn’t respond when asked whether that was the amount being discussed, but opponents have seized on that figure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In that moment, Caldentey looked up, assessed the situation, and raised her right arm.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These questions were raised after reporting by The New York Times in August 2024 regarding Moore’s untruthful claims about receiving the Bronze Star in Afghanistan — a story originally reported on in 2022 by FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As a freshman, Sammy qualified for and debated in the 2025 NSDA National Tournament in Policy Debate, held in Des Moines, Iowa.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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While city leaders debated how to restructure the system, LAHSA employees said the uncertainty is already taking a toll.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Both France and Padres manager Craig Stammen argued the call and replays seemed to clearly show the base of the ball was entirely in foul ground.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The trust has said that recognizes the need for a larger meeting space at the White House, but argued that only Congress could authorize it.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Mooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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