In the opening paragraphs I query the validity of so-called supply-side economic strategies.
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Query
/ˈkwɪə.ɹi/
Synonyms for "query" (178 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (36)
Strong matches (53)
Adjective(1 words)
digital prompts
Noun(16 words)
dorksenquiriesenquiryexpression of concerninformation requestinformation requestsinformation searchinquireinquiriesinquiry basedinquiry exerciseinquiry processinquiry questioninterrogatinginterrogationinterrogative sentence
Related words (89)
Noun(28 words)
issueleaderleading questionmake inquirymisgivemistrustmoot pointnose aroundnose around fornose outpeerpoint at issuepoint in questionposeproblempropose a questionpropound a questionpumpput queriesquestion
Show 28 more words
question at issuequestion markquestioningquizquodlibetraise a questionrequire an answerreservationrubberrubberneckscepticismscrupleseekskepticismsmell a ratstaresuspectsuspiciontake with a grain of salttestthrow doubt upontopictreat with reservetrial balloonuncertaintyvexed questionwant to knowworm out of
Determiner(1 words)
more polling
Adjective(2 words)
scientific questiontechnical inquiries
Adverb(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: inquiry, question, act of asking, ascertain, ask.
- Sentence evidence is available for query, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "query".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "query"
Keep "query" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "query" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "query", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "query" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesaskcommunicationcomputer operationdata accessdata outputdata retrievalenquireinformation resultinformation retrievalinquireinquiringinquiryquestioning
More specific
10 entriesSQL queryinterrogatekeyword searchprobequery resultsquiz questionsearch resultsstructured querytest questiontext search
Collocations
11 entriesSQL queryask a querydata querydatabase querylibrary queryrun a querysearch querystructured querystudent querysubmit a queryuser query
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
22 total sentences available.
To the query, "What is a friend?" his reply was "A single soul dwelling in two bodies."
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The crucial verb in SQL--Structured Query Language--is "SELECT." SELECT statements return row sets from tables, cursors, joins, or the row sets returned by other SELECT statements.
Source: tatoeba (2042081)
The search query is inefficient.
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Showing 4 of 22 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "query"?
Closest matches include inquiry, question, act of asking, ascertain, ask.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "query"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.