inquiring
Americanadjective
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seeking facts, information, or knowledge.
an inquiring mind.
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curious; probing; inquisitive in seeking facts.
an inquiring reporter.
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scrutinizing; questioning.
He looked at his father with inquiring eyes.
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The seller, from Western Colorado, was happy to oblige my “provenance” question, as if I were inquiring about an antique Cartier watch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Rirdeshare Drivers United said drivers are often terminated for vague reasons and are met with endless automated chatbots when inquiring about their terminations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
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
Within the hour, Stabile said, he got a call from Smith, inquiring about a release plan.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026
She was absorbed and moved by the man she met in those pages, an inquiring and intelligent man, a kind man, a man so utterly, helplessly, winningly humane.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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