- present participle of answer.
Example Sentences
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Anthropic says Fable 5 is exceptionally good at writing and debugging software code, answering complex research questions and analyzing images.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
"A lot of things went through my head. Is this really happening? My own 15-year-old son answering a question on a poem that I've written?"
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Four did not respond, while Sinn Féin gave a statement not answering the questions posed.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The key is finding someone willing to spend time examining you, answering your questions and providing good advice, no matter their age.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Mr. Larkin and Dad are answering questions about the chicken coops—business is booming.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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