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Adjective
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Joking aside—or, maybe not—the truth is this is definitely a different kind of character for Duchovny, who’s known for playing more inquisitive men like The X-Files’ Fox Mulder.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Babies also have new behaviors, from a playful and inquisitive Diplodocus to a more timid Moros Intrepidus.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nestled on a picturesque blufftop parcel directly overlooking Paradise Cove beach, and offering around 90 feet of ocean frontage, the almost half-acre spread is asking a speck under $60 million, after first hitting the market for $75 million in early 2023.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company is also focused on expanding team features, letting small businesses of 20-50 people share customer context so everyone knows a client’s history and preferences without asking twice.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Always a curious type of winger, more about getting the ball to feet and dictating play rather than taking on opponents, the role seemed to suit Iwobi perfectly.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Real, curious and caring customers.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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He was extradited to Pennsylvania for questioning and when he was compelled to testify before a grand jury, Schrader invoked his Fifth Amendment right when asked about Carol Ann Dougherty's murder.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and co-workers questioning her worth.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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As Altadena rebuilds, Good Neighbor has, essentially, become a daily support group, where neighbors can find comfort and a sense of permanence when everything else is unsure.—
Esther Tseng,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Nov. 2025
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Many men in the facility, like Chacón, were unsure why they were accused of terrorist activity, the story detailed.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But Parente claims he has been blocked from fully examining the vehicle since it was returned.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Blue Moon is the other side of the idiosyncratic-artist coin, examining not the airy start of something major but a man bereft of his best collaborator.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Italy’s squad in 1934 had been extremely experienced; Pozzo knew that there would have to be a complete overhaul for 1938.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a bill to allow experienced physician assistants to practice independently.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps the dog was trying to help, or else just being nosey about who else was traveling on the flight.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Beverly also worked around a bunch of really nosy people, many of whom were good at reading upside down.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Inquiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiring. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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