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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1
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
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 July 2025
This might be a moot point if Republicans win majorities in both the House and the Senate, and if the party was still closely aligned with Trump.
—Louis Jacobson, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Espanyol’s Joan Garcia has been mooted as a younger replacement for Martinez.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Adjective
Of course, with old Diddy pal Donald Trump teasing a potential pardon, that could all become moot if the right person gets in the former Celebrity Apprentice host’s ear at the right time.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 July 2025
This might be a moot point if Republicans win majorities in both the House and the Senate, and if the party was still closely aligned with Trump.
—Louis Jacobson, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
Paris first mooted putting boots on the ground last year but was roundly rebuffed by Europe.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Espanyol’s Joan Garcia has been mooted as a younger replacement for Martinez.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moot
Adjective
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Credits are issued by independent registries but the market has faced criticism for inconsistent standards, greenwashing, and questionable impact.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Chisholm followed that free pass with a questionable sac bunt for the first out of the inning.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Business leaders must raise their voices—not just for equity, but for the sustainability and competitiveness of their own industries.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The bill raises the federal debt ceiling by $5 trillion, enough to carry the government beyond the 2026 midterm elections.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
Verb
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These criteria represent one interpretation of best practices; mental health professionals sometimes debate the optimal response to crisis situations, with some favoring immediate intervention and others prioritizing rapport-building.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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Senate leaders from both parties continue to debate possible amendments and the broader implications for U.S. spending and free expression.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s remarks targeting wind and solar are certainly debatable, but the direction of energy and climate policy in his second presidency is well beyond any real doubt.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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But whether those are true All-Star-caliber numbers is certainly debatable — and the MLB selection did not take into account the issue of his health.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The possibility of ostomy surgery was introduced later, after exhausting all other treatment options.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Turner spoke to reporters in Las Vegas Saturday when he was officially introduced as a member of the Bucks.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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In a survey of 404 regular users of AI companionship apps, researchers at MIT Media Lab found that 12 percent of respondents initially sought out these systems to cope with loneliness, and 14 percent used them to discuss personal or mental-health issues.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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There were hundreds of paintings in the show, but this was one of only maybe five that were discussed in the newspapers.—
Karin Wulf,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Right-hander Hunter Strickland was placed on the injured list because of right shoulder inflammation.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 July 2025
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Legends is expected to arrive on Netflix approximately four months after its theatrical release, placing its streaming debut around late September or early October 2025.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Critics have argued that families in poverty have more immediate needs and that their children should receive a larger endowment if the goal is to help level the playing field.—
MORIAH BALINGIT,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Critics argue the language is misleading and written in a way to entice voters.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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“Moot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moot. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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