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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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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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
Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The Supreme Court asked the parties to also file briefs about whether the case is moot since the challengers didn’t seek preliminary relief before the appeals court.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
There were rumors in the early years of the money-spinning Indian Premier League being lured there, with Singapore boasting a strong South Asian culture, while a T20 match between Australia and Sri Lanka was once mooted.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
In addition to the questions presented by the petitions, the parties are directed to brief and argue whether this case is moot in light of the failure to seek preliminary relief before the Fifth Circuit.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The Supreme Court asked the parties to also file briefs about whether the case is moot since the challengers didn’t seek preliminary relief before the appeals court.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
The prediction mooted that this technology was set to transform not only customer service agent productivity and efficiency but also the self-service tools that brands could deploy to allow customers to resolve a large number of their own queries and problems.
—Adrian Swinscoe, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
There were rumors in the early years of the money-spinning Indian Premier League being lured there, with Singapore boasting a strong South Asian culture, while a T20 match between Australia and Sri Lanka was once mooted.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moot
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The industry’s knowledge base remains alarmingly shallow, leading to questionable valuations and incomplete business cases.Kjartan Rist, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The political left, especially George Soros, have worked for racial divide by pushing very questionable theories of victimhood.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ami Vitale Created to raise awareness and support projects dedicated to biodiversity conservation, the 2024 Annual Print Initiative gathers 100 fine-art prints from photographers such as Nick Brandt, Jim Naughten, Brian Skerry, Cristina Mittermeier, and Ami Vitale.Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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For instance, Amazon raised eyebrows in September when CEO Andy Jassy announced that corporate employees must return to the office five days a week starting in January 2025.Anuz Thapa, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Looking back on this experience, Vecchio shares a few words of advice for people debating what to bring to their white elephant parties this year, or in the future.Jordan Greene, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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As the minutes tick by and the tension grows, the men debate such issues as whether to show the terrorists on camera.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, whether that is beneficial for the greater good is debatable.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The ethics of moving to Canada for those unhappy with incoming U.S. political leadership is debatable, of course.Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
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After years of fan pleading, WWE has finally introduced mid-card titles for the women's division.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Like the greeter introducing two mall Santas, Rock had no trouble trolling the audience with unpredictable turns.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
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After days of discussing a trade for first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger without resolution, the two sides reached an agreement Tuesday on a swap that sends Bellinger to the Bronx, according to multiple reports.Newsweek, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The filmmakers discussed a broad range of topics, including creative influences, the importance of music, battling stereotypes, the role of AI and the lasting influence of Lee’s Do the Right Thing.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Engaging with posts from peers or industry figures not only demonstrates your support but also places your name on their posts, increasing reach.Justin Nassiri, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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To verify these findings, the team next conducted three online surveys in which participants—who identified explicitly as Democrat or Republican—were first placed in either a highly politically polarized or a low-polarization scenario.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Vance highlighted a passage from Bragg's 81-page legal brief, made public Tuesday, in which his team argued that no legal reasoning prevented Trump's sentencing from taking place before his inauguration.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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What is Thomas Dickey arguing in Luigi Mangione's defense?Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Moot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moot. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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