INTERROGATIVES Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

interrogatives

noun

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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Every voter was also asked the same four questions off the ballot — their biggest snub, the most overspent FYC campaign, the network or streamer having the best season and the one win that would actually move the business.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
At this point in the draft, every RB has questions, but volume remains king, and Harvey could be in a frustrating battle for touches all season.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

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