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  • present participle of ask.

asking

ADJECTIVE
wanting to know
Synonyms
STRONG
querying
WEAK


Example Sentences

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The only question is whether senators will be effective in asking those questions.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Among the questions she’s asking herself: “Am I allowed to like Megyn Kelly now?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"We are advocating that we take another close look at this, asking how we can design it so that it becomes more flexible," he told journalists late Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Shallman said canvassers were carrying multiple clipboards and asking some voters who had already signed the billboard initiative to remove their support.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

As if asking for help comes easily for you.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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