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wondering

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

adjective

  1. expressing admiration or amazement; marveling.


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Origin of wondering

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

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Investors are wondering if Super Micro’s orders can trickle down into earnings growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

I started wondering how a band like that got past the velvet rope and realized that none of it was by accident, it was all by design.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s 7 p.m. on a random weeknight, and you’re scratching your head while staring into the fridge, wondering what to eat for dinner.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

In Psalm 73, Asaph pleads with God, wondering why good men suffer while the wicked prosper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He’d taken up residence on the front step and was scanning the road, wondering where everybody was.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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