80 entries under verb topic. ×

12
searching(adjective, penetrating, interested, curious)
11
inquiring(adjective, penetrating, questioning, tentative)
8
querying(adjective, questioning, requesting)
8
questioning(adjective, review, investigation, interested)
6
delving(noun, study, review, case)
6
exploring(adjective, questioning)
6
seeking(search, penetrating, questioning, mission)
5
catechizing(review, question, examination, investigation)
5
examining(adjective, penetrating, interested, curious)
5
investigating(noun, questioning, experimenting)
4
prying
4
quizzing(review, question, examination, investigation)
4
researching(adjective, penetrating, searching, analytical)
4
surveying
4
testing(noun, experimenting)
4
trying
3
asking
3
canvassing
3
checking
3
interrogating
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