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as in inquisitive

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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
  • Even behind the anchor desk, Rather’s inquisitive manner and reporter’s instincts for confrontation were well known.
    — Walter Podrazik, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
  • And of course, in a general sense, many inquisitive artists are as bookish as anyone.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of inquisitive
Verb
  • That same day, at least one student received a disciplinary notice asking them to schedule a meeting with the student conduct administrator in less than two weeks.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • One example would be asking the agent to book a medical appointment.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of asking
Adjective
  • Guadagnino is curious, too, about the generational shift in youth culture.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • For more than 158 years, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has been the South’s source for culture, community and news for curious minds.
    — Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of curious
Verb
  • In her rebuttal, prosecutor Shanan Buckingham said that this is the first time the court is hearing that Reddington is questioning the evidence.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Designers revisited the skirt, the jacket, the cargo, the biker jacket; questioning their traditional codes and exploring how they can be worn today.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of questioning
Adjective
  • Tony Hanna, a parent of a Black Bob Elementary School student, said during public comments Thursday night that parents were unsure whether the six schools were the right choice.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Patriot batteries are being deployed, but communities are still developing civil-defense plans, leaving some residents unsure where to take shelter.
    — Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of unsure
Verb
  • The death in a helicopter crash of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife and three others has reverberated across government and industry circles on the continent, as investigators began examining what caused the aircraft to go down.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Spacebound nuclear power The center plans to release a report in early 2027 examining how Canada could expand its position in space isotope production.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of examining
Adjective
  • The column also presents the military leadership cuts as a reason for concern about the resilience of democratic institutions, especially if experienced leaders are removed while the administration concentrates power.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • At least one experienced appraiser told The Associated Press that a diamond of such size and quality could be worth a fourth of that — still an impressive find.
    — LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of experienced
Adjective
  • Most significantly, Jessica Lange returns to American Horror Story for the first time since Apocalypse, once again taking on her season-one role as Constance, the nosy neighbor who lived next door to the Murder House.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of nosy
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