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Adjective
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The group, loosely led by inquisitive ginger breed Lily (voiced by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and good-natured merino Mopple (Chris O’Dowd) enjoy a peaceful existence, with their favorite pastimes consisting of laying in the grass and listening to George read a nightly murder mystery story.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026 -
As a child, Signe was bright, curious, and inquisitive.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
7 May 2026
Verb
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This is the kind of invention that is going to become increasingly important in an economy that is asking more of the physical world.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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There’s something deeply American about the constant push between frustration and hope, between asking what the hell is going on and still believing there's something worth fighting for.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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When a parent gets curious about the signal instead of fighting the symptom, the anger becomes a doorway to conversation instead of a wall.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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But Squeeze was kept on a long table by his handlers and could visit longer with curious patrons.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The aggressive political gains DeSantis and Republicans seek also have some in the party questioning whether the new map would put GOP incumbents at risk of losing future elections.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite the apology, Camp Mystic’s plans to reopen in late May with nearly 900 girls have angered victims’ families, and state officials are questioning whether the license should be renewed.—
Jim Vertuno,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Like many students, Headley is now left in limbo, unsure how finals will be submitted or graded.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The Mets are unsure if his hip led to decreased velocity.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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After examining the replay, the call was upgraded to a Flagrant 2.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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While that makes this account more profitable than a high-yield savings or money market account, the differential between the three is negligible, and savers shouldn't discount the alternative types without first examining each.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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In the hands of an experienced user, a midrange disc might even function well as the tee-off throw.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The measure allows retired educators to go back to the classroom while continuing to receive their pension benefits — a move aimed at addressing staffing needs and keeping experienced teachers in schools.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The long lawn to the south remained mostly off-limits—but not for security reasons so much as keeping nosy tourists away from the first family.—
Neil Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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This will keep out nosy children and pets.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Inquiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiring. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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