as in curiosity
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
his irksome inquisitiveness made people reluctant to socialize with him
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Noun
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Learning how to use AI tools starts with curiosity.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025 -
The acting with the Indigenous people worked well, there was curiosity, collaboration and the most delicate situations were solved.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
7 June 2025
Noun
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On May 25, Korie took to social media to share Phil's passing after months of health concerns.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Supplement Delivery Formats Get a Modern Makeover The Vitamin Shoppe’s report found that 69 percent of Americans take supplements with energy, immunity, cognition and bone health as key areas of concern.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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After Mann returned to the stand, Aidala’s line of questioning took an odd turn.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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What’s next Tomorrow: Jane is expected to return to the stand for more questioning from prosecutors.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
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“Inquisitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitiveness. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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