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Synonyms & Antonyms for moot
Synonyms: Adjective
arguable, controvertible, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, issuable, negotiable, questionable
Synonyms: Verb
bring up, broach, introduce, place, raise
Antonyms: Adjective
accomplished, certain, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefragable, positive, questionless, settled, sure, unanswerable, unarguable, unchallengeable, undebatable, undeniable, unquestionable
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Examples of moot in a Sentence
Adjective
Among the many advantages of legislation requiring a label was that it allowed the industry to insist—in court if necessary—that claims against the companies for negligence and deception were now moot. Every smoker would be repeatedly warned that "smoking may be hazardous to your health." — Allan M. Brandt, The Cigarette Century, 2007 And the question of delight shouldn't be moot. — Edward Hoagland, Harper's, June 2007 … a genuine Atlantic political culture might be the result—rendering the fears expressed in this article largely moot. — John O'Sullivan, National Review, 6 Dec. 1999 The court ruled that the issue is now moot because the people involved in the dispute have died. I think they were wrong, but the point is moot. Their decision has been made and it can't be changed now.Verb
And it was they, not the British, who slapped down any suggestion of democratic reform when it was quietly mooted by British colonial officers in the 1950s. — Ian Buruma, New Republic, 24 Sept. 2001 … he looked for an easy way out. A spot in the stateside Guard would have suited him fine; in the event, he dodged and weaved until a low draft number came along to moot his problem. — Hendrik Hertzberg, New Yorker, 16 & 23 Oct. 2000 And then the word comes of Ted's inoperable pancreatic cancer, and death moots the long conflict. — Richard Rhodes, New York Times Book Review, 24 Dec. 2000 conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted 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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But most of that is moot once that dessert arrives, enjoyed perhaps with a little glass of chinato made with herbs from Colby’s own garden. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: Strong pastas and perfect ice cream at Antico — who could ask for more?," 27 Aug. 2019 The Republicans left the state to avoid apprehension and returned only after a sweeping bill to combat global warming was moot. — USA TODAY, "Burro bandits, sugarcane shake-up, naked bike ride: News from around our 50 states," 26 Aug. 2019 If the system were set up to launch its security protections and data encryption earlier in the connection process, the attack would be moot. — Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, "5G Is Here—and Still Vulnerable to Stingray Surveillance," 3 Aug. 2019 After asking for an extension of time to answer the complaint, state attorneys instead filed their dismissal motion, saying the issue was now moot. — Washington Post, "DOVER, Del. — Illegal Pete’s is now legal in Delaware.," 2 Aug. 2019 Had Helmberger’s term truly expired, the motion would have been moot. — Adelle Whitefoot, Twin Cities, "Iron Range officials charged with scheming against newspaper publisher," 1 Aug. 2019 But as admirable as that initiative is, its efforts might be moot. — Eamon Barrett, Fortune, "How Oatly Plans to Quench China’s Thirst for Milk," 23 July 2019 If any of them actually becomes president, the issue will be moot. — Dante Chinni, NBC News, "Support for impeachment falls as 2020 heats up," 14 July 2019 If Happ, Schwarber, Russell and Almora had performed up to their capabilities, the need for a shake-up might be moot. — David Haugh, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Theo Epstein needs to make bold moves — such as trading Kyle Schwarber or Addison Russell — if the Cubs hope to make a playoff run," 30 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The judge who refused to expunge the conviction has said pardons don’t erase convictions or the facts of cases and that Arpaio’s clemency only mooted his possible punishments, according to the AP. — NBC News, "Advocates, Democrats decry Joe Arpaio's latest run for sheriff," 26 Aug. 2019 Ever daring to lose a case, Antitrust Division chief Makan Delrahim is threatening the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with antitrust action over a mooted Oscar rule change. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "The Antitrust Avengers," 9 Apr. 2019 Phoebe Philo, the former Celine designer, is among those that have been mooted as a successor. — Washington Post, "Lagerfeld’s Death Isn’t Just a Loss of an Icon," 19 Feb. 2019 The French publication, (via GFFN) state that an initial loan move is being mooted and a possible deal is 'credible', although no further details have actually been mentioned. — SI.com, "Transfer Rumours: Chelsea Duo Wanted, Serie A Sides Chasing Llorente, Balotelli Makes Move & More," 14 Aug. 2019 The idea mooted in the India Office paper was of at least two Pakistans with no federal union, however loose. — Raghvendra Singh, Quartz India, "What Britain gained by partitioning the subcontinent into India and Pakistan," 9 Aug. 2019 When the Pinewood-Iskander collaboration was first mooted, back in 2009, the Malaysian film industry was still in its infancy, producing around just 30 feature films per year. — Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, "What Will Become of Malaysia's $150M Film Studio After Pinewood Pulls Out?," 16 July 2019 His autobiography was required reading for men in suits in the 1980s, and he was even mooted for president.