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wondering

American  
[wuhn-der-ing] / ˈwʌn dər ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. expressing admiration or amazement; marveling.

Other Word Forms

  • unwondering adjective
  • wonderingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of wondering

First recorded in 1585–95; wonder + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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People were now wondering 'if' he would ever add to his haul.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Still-high oil prices have investors wondering which areas could help keep the market moving higher after Wednesday’s rally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

He’s also wondering whether CoreWeave can finance and deliver on its “aggressive” artificial-intelligence buildout more generally.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

No more wondering about winning a green jacket.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The neighbors are probably already wondering about us, having seen a cop at our door.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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