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inquiring

[in-kwahyuhr-ing] / ɪnˈkwaɪər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
wondering, curious
Synonyms
STRONG
examining heuristic interested interrogative probing prying questioning searching
WEAK
Socratic analytical catechistic doubtful fact-finding inquisitive investigative investigatory nosy outward-looking quizzical speculative studious
Antonyms
WEAK
disinterested incurious unskeptical

Example Sentences

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DHS did not directly respond to a list of questions from the BBC inquiring about how it would address the water supply.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“I don’t have my spiel yet!” she warns, inquiring for the first of a few times what I thought of it and whether I enjoyed it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Within the hour, Stabile said, he got a call from Smith, inquiring about a release plan.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Wandelt was detained after getting off a flight, while Mrs Spragg had been waiting in a car park nearby and was arrested after sending anxious messages inquiring about the whereabouts of her co-accused.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

Constance would only grunt brusquely at anyone inquiring what the strange contraption was for; only she and the beaver needed to know that.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques