as in curiosity
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
his irksome inquisitiveness made people reluctant to socialize with him
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Noun
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In addition to tapping into this global curiosity, focus on your skillset that AI cannot replicate.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025 -
Both forums focused on the curiosity about Wembanyama’s trip to China.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Noun
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While the conflict is concerning, radioactivity as a result of the military strikes is not a top concern, nuclear experts say.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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This has increased concern over escalating rhetoric and the possibility that individual actors will feel compelled to take matters into their own hands.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
21 June 2025
Noun
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At the end of today's hearing, Combs' defense lawyer, Teny Geragos, informed Judge Subramanian that the rapper's legal team had an hour and 15 minutes left of questioning for cross-examination.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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The implication during questioning was that they might have been caused by a collision and Wolfe overlooked them.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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“Inquisitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitiveness. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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