- present participle of answer.
answering
Example Sentences
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As artificial intelligence becomes ubiquitous, we face a fundamental question: What is going on inside these new “minds”? The path to answering it may come from an unlikely source: man’s best friend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
“Suddenly, being able to do actions for you is a totally different value proposition versus just answering questions,” Steinwold told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
“I’ve stopped sending or answering texts for the most part; I’m just over it,” she added.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
"People often think of neutrons as tools for studying batteries or advanced materials, but they're just as innovative for answering questions about ancient life," said Hassina Bilheux, lead instrument scientist for VENUS.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
Siren nickered again, and I seemed to hear the answering nicker of another horse, far off.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
