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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

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

From Salon • Feb. 19, 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

“I don’t think it’s less stressful,” Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior said to an inquiring middle-aged reporter with gray hair getting a little too noticeable.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025

They glowered in sulky silence through the rest of dinner while I made light and pleasant chitchat as I’d been taught ladies do, discussing the weather and inquiring about everyone’s day.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly