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  • present participle of ask.

asking

ADJECTIVE
wanting to know
Synonyms
STRONG
querying
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Made with soft, cushiony materials, the doll also makes spontaneous requests, asking users to pat its head, hold its hand or share snacks with it, although it cannot eat.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

She often found herself asking her husband to repeat what he said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Maybe Fifa and Infantino actually should have been asking for a few things.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“We’ve been asking for justice for four years,” said Velásquez Delgado, a native of Toluca.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“That’s him asking you to skip swim practice this week. Is that one heavy?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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