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Thinking or speculating with curiosity; Marveling; Being surprised; Entertaining some doubt.

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Usage examples (36)
  • Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.
  • Hey Jim, I have to agree with LJ, I don't think "wondering" is addressing his question specifically to you.
  • So Zoë, Abby and I are wondering is it Tuesday yet?
  • But now I'm wondering: is this just some local quirk?
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