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  • present participle of ask.

asking

ADJECTIVE
wanting to know
Synonyms
STRONG
querying
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Asking wealthier people to pay payroll taxes on wages above $185,000 would fund the system long into the future.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Asking for help, performing an act of kindness, giving someone a compliment, expressing your gratitude, or calling an old friend to reconnect is more favorably received than those who are reaching out expect.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Asking for $10 billion in damages, the president argued the IRS should have done more to protect his privacy and to prevent Littlejohn from leaking his personal tax information.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Asking for a friend, who notes as of this writing they were tied for worst record in the American League.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Asking her to do things for me instead of brushing aside any offer of help, as I did for years out of anger.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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