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quiz

[kwiz] / kwɪz /
NOUN
questioning, often in an organized academic setting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
query
STRONG
check exam examination investigation shotgun test
WEAK
blue book
Antonyms
WEAK
answer reply
VERB
question
Synonyms
STRONGEST
grill inquire interrogate investigate query
STRONG
ask catechize check examine pump test
WEAK
cross-examine give the third degree pick one's brains
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer reply

Example Sentences

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During morning news briefings, journalists quiz Sheinbaum about the minutest details of her latest chats with Trump.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“Funny You Should Ask,” also hosted by Allen, features comics in a quiz show format.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The workshop also included a quiz and a chance to make a hair care mask from natural products including avocados, yoghurt and honey.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Then I ask the AI to quiz me on it, Socratically, pressing me on the connections I missed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

She was pre-interviewed for television quiz shows such as Top Dollar and Lucky Partners, but despite her high intelligence and erudition she was never chosen.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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