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adjective

as in inquisitive

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inquiring

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verb

present participle of inquire
as in asking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiring
  1. inquisitive
  2. asking
  3. curious
  4. questioning
  5. unsure
  6. examining
  7. experienced
  8. nosy
Adjective
  • As played by Christoph Waltz, Hans Landa is a delightfully inquisitive portrait of Nazi horror.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Bindi, a young female wallaby, is inquisitive and extremely curious, while Wally, a young male wallaby, is more cautious and likes to look at things from afar, Borozenets said.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of inquisitive
Verb
  • Missouri is asking the Supreme Court to overturn the state Supreme Court’s blockage of a new congressional map ahead of the November general election.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But asking whether the problem is useful is the wrong question, Verhoeff argues.
    — Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of asking
Adjective
  • Still, Linnetz harbors a curious desire about the experience of helming a big house one day.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • While some may be curious and excited about the growth opportunities of AI, the fear of replacement is still a real concern.
    — Tal Dagan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of curious
Verb
  • The panel’s findings led to a surge of media interest in the UK and around the world questioning the strength of the prosecution’s case.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Leaders should continue questioning whether the way their business operates still makes sense for where the company is today.
    — Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of questioning
Adjective
  • Researchers are also still unsure which spacecraft burn up completely and how many fragments may reach the ground, putting lives and property at risk.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Police and lifeguards were unsure as to the most recent jumping fatality, with one official pointing to the 2019 death of 15-year-old Anthony Womack, a National City resident.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of unsure
Verb
  • McEvoy, who leads Insulet, the maker of the wearable, tubeless Omnipod insulin pump, said designing better technology requires understanding the details of patients’ days—not simply examining their clinical data.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Lamming’s review looked at more than 350 studies in total, most of which were conducted in mice and other lab models, examining things like lifespan, metabolic health, and cellular aging.
    — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of examining
Adjective
  • Hollywood Brown and Elijah Moore offer experienced depth while Darius Cooper continues the development curve on display this summer.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Participants included families, city staffers and experienced cyclists looking for something new.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of experienced
Adjective
  • Along the way, Michael develops an unlikely friendship with Kacey (Lauren Patel), while navigating the demands of his boss Gordon (Crook) and the watchful eyes of nosy neighbours Bev (Sophie Willan) and Clive (Jon Pointing).
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
  • This can help divert people who are just being nosy and clarify the intention of others.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 14 July 2026
Definition of nosy
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“Inquiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiring. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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