INQUIRING Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in inquisitive

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inquiring

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verb

present participle of inquire

as in asking

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Adjective

In the first, a best-selling mystery author dies, and Benoit Blanc, a charismatic and inquisitive private eye played by Daniel Craig, must investigate.

— New York Times, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Even behind the anchor desk, Rather’s inquisitive manner and reporter’s instincts for confrontation were well known.

— Walter Podrazik, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of inquisitive

Verb

During a recent town hall at the Ivy League school, one student raised the question of a Greek life ban, asking student organizers if taking that step might improve the culture on campus.

— Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Someone wants to hike; someone else would rather browse antique shops; a few people are already asking what’s for dinner.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of asking

Verb

The home’s dissolving interior boundary suits an artist who has spent her career questioning where humans fit within the vastness of space and time.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
The hiding place was disclosed by a third suspect during questioning.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of questioning

Adjective

Residents said most of the children killed lived in the Dir Colony neighborhood, where the school is located, leaving them unsure which bereaved family to visit first to offer condolences.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Hujar is unsure of his prospects, curious where his talent and ambition might lead, embedded in a community that may or may not take him there.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of unsure

Adjective

But can a single supplier, no matter how competent and experienced, possibly be relied upon to deliver such a critical part of both forces’ future warfighting capacity?

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Oct. 2026
Abarno is a three-year starter who has passed for over 1,500 yards already this season and has a good connection with many of his experienced group of receivers.

— Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of experienced

Adjective

They’re drawn by its floor-to-ceiling windows and Hudson River views, plus the porte-cochere that allows discreet access to $500,000 parking spaces away from paparazzi and nosy neighbors.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
Coolidge joins Watts, Cannavale, Margo Martindale, who played nosy neighbor Mo, and Isabel Gravitt, who played the married couple’s daughter Ellie Brannock, in returning.

— Peter White, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

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