wondering

American

[wuhn-der-ing] / ˈwʌn dər ɪŋ /

adjective

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

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Wondering whether it would be any good could wait.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

Wondering why she was taking so long, the aunt says she went to look for the girl but did not find her.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

Wondering if it was hungry, he tossed it a fish, which the bird devoured.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024

Wondering what time you should do other stuff?

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2024

Wondering why, I begin reading the June 27 entry.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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