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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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Soon after, brands reached out for the first time inquiring about possibly paying her for promotional partnerships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

This is what the inquiring mind of Hideki Kuriyama, Shohei Ohtani’s former manager, wanted to know.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

In the correspondence, Sultan asked, "Should I accept the invitation," before inquiring whether it would be possible to "shake hand with Trump".

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Steve Tisch, co-owner of the New York Giants, is shown in the release of Epstein-related documents inquiring about a woman he met at Epstein's house.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

“So, Lou, inquiring minds want to know. Why go through all this trouble just for dirt and trees?”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.