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inquiring

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verb

present participle of inquire

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiring
Adjective
  • On July 4, Venus enters the lighthearted and inquisitive sign of Gemini, where the love planet encourages everything from variety and exploration to intellectual stimulation.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 July 2025
  • According To Experts Where To Set Up A Mouse Trap Mice are inquisitive and will investigate anything new, says Owen.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The Purple One was not pleased when his band started asking questions.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Sometimes leaders aren’t curious enough to ask what people really want.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
  • At least in part, Bernheim's programs are meant to put visitors in a more curious and creative state ― one that many young visitors already inhabit full-time.
    Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.
    Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The military is examining options for soldiers to control the distribution of food limited to a minimum caloric amount necessary for survival, the person said.
    Anas Baba, NPR, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The examining magistrate now has to decide what direction to give to the proceedings.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Without the autonomy to approve such costs within the agency, employees are unsure of their responsibilities.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
  • After the 8-1 loss, Hodge sounded unsure of what was at the root of his struggles.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • Its precision and skill matched that of experienced surgeons.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2025
  • That type of resiliency is an admirable trait that McDaniel needs to find a way to carry over to the 2025 Dolphins, which are younger, less experienced, and has a leadership void to fill.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • Just ask season 10 American Idol runner-up and country singer Lauren Alaina, who took to her Insta on Monday (July 7) to clap back at a nosy Nancy who seemed to know exactly what the 30-year-old new mom should be doing to help month-old daughter Beni Doll Arnold.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 July 2025
  • The series centers on Italian American sports writer Ray Barone (Romano), living with his wife and kids in Long Island, who must deal with his overbearing and nosy parents who live across the street, as well as his older brother’s frequent jealousy of his success.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 14 June 2025
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“Inquiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiring. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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