as in question
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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Recent Examples of interrogative
James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2019
But Zuckerberg didn’t reply to any hallway interrogatives.
—Chad Pergram, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2018
Owing either to marketing efforts or issues that can only be determined in a therapy session, the signature hits of the Canadian child star’s adult career have boasted choruses as interrogatives.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2017
Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2024
The series takes an interrogative approach to its source material, framing Rice’s iconic goth novel and its 1994 film adaptation as the previous version of its story, one in which the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) lies and deceives his interviewer, Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 May 2024
Audit your schedule with this interrogative prompt.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Her interrogative installations use collage, painting and light to create off kilter realities laced with social commentary.
—Briana Miller, oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2023
Other interrogative terms typically solicit specific information.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 17 Aug. 2022
These law enforcement officers had been trained in all the interrogative techniques that are utilized to elicit a confession.
—Eric Fleischauer The Decatur Daily, al, 2 Dec. 2022
Here are nine animating, searching, and interrogative titles with which to start.
—Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 26 June 2022
But Smaker is on a different mission in her searing film, the very existence of which often feels like a miracle and an interrogative act of defiance.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2022
Noun
How about: to the huge, throbbing interrogative that is America at the end of 2019.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2019
But Zuckerberg didn’t reply to any hallway interrogatives.
—Chad Pergram, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2018
Owing either to marketing efforts or issues that can only be determined in a therapy session, the signature hits of the Canadian child star’s adult career have boasted choruses as interrogatives.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Aug. 2017
Adjective
The statues felt interrogative, like something or someone was already disappointed in me.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2024
The series takes an interrogative approach to its source material, framing Rice’s iconic goth novel and its 1994 film adaptation as the previous version of its story, one in which the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) lies and deceives his interviewer, Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 May 2024
Audit your schedule with this interrogative prompt.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Her interrogative installations use collage, painting and light to create off kilter realities laced with social commentary.
—Briana Miller, oregonlive, 8 Sep. 2023
Other interrogative terms typically solicit specific information.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 17 Aug. 2022
These law enforcement officers had been trained in all the interrogative techniques that are utilized to elicit a confession.
—Eric Fleischauer The Decatur Daily, al, 2 Dec. 2022
Here are nine animating, searching, and interrogative titles with which to start.
—Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 26 June 2022
But Smaker is on a different mission in her searing film, the very existence of which often feels like a miracle and an interrogative act of defiance.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrogative
Noun
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The question on sexuality is sensitive and about 7% of people typically decline to answer it.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The White House did not immediately respond to questions about why the news conference was called off.—
Justin Spike,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In a restaurant, therefore, raise a quizzical eyebrow at any risotto that reaches the table in less than twenty-five minutes.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
16 Dec. 2024
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Goose is following his path, looking for brains and leaving laughter and quizzical looks behind. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Child Safeguarding & Ethical Standards The letters of complaint disregard core safeguarding principles by demanding intrusive scrutiny of Abdullah’s background.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lower Learning Curve Learning to use AI is significantly easier, less intimidating and less intrusive when employees are already familiar with the tasks.—
Hunter Steele,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Interrogative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrogative. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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