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  • present participle of ask.

asking

ADJECTIVE
wanting to know
Synonyms
STRONG
querying
WEAK


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Clementine Douglas also made a surprise return to the main stage during Fodera's set to perform their track Tell Me and a high-energy rendition of Asking.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Asking for a friend, who notes as of this writing they were tied for worst record in the American League.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Then, a self-congratulatory kicker: “No noise. No agenda. Asking the right questions for all Americans, on NewsNation.”

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Asking what his job title would be, he met with derision: “What title? Call yourself contessa if you want to!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Asking both my parents to come out this weekend seemed impossible.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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