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  • present participle of ask.

asking

ADJECTIVE
wanting to know
Synonyms
STRONG
querying
WEAK


Example Sentences

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Kaye, who is originally from Holbrook, Suffolk, said she had been contacted by a manufacturer, who had organised the gig, weeks prior asking her to perform.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Made with soft, cushiony materials, the doll also makes spontaneous requests, asking users to pat its head, hold its hand or share snacks with it, although it cannot eat.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

She often found herself asking her husband to repeat what he said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The day before, Panish had hammered the surgeon on the witness stand, asking: “Do you admit your wife killed the two kids? Do you admit it? Yes or no?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“No,” I say, “but him wanting me to be a part of it isn’t abusive. Him asking for my help isn’t abusive. That’s not what abuse is.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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