inquire (into)

verb

in-ˈkwī(-ə)r How to pronounce inquire (into) (audio)
Definition of inquire (into)next
as in to explore
to search through or into the principal inquired into the possibility of holding graduation at a larger hall

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  1. explore
  2. investigate
  3. examine
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  • In Texas, lawmakers have been exploring a ban on foreign nationals using Texas surrogates – a move surrogacy experts worry could be the first step toward a statewide ban on the practice.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The exhibition will feature 10 immersive zones, each inviting visitors into the world of Schulz (known as Sparky) and Peanuts, exploring his enduring influence on culture.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of explore
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  • At this point last year, police had investigated 21 traffic fatalities on city streets.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Local lawmaker Anna Turley said Cleveland Police are investigating the accident, alongside the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of investigate
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  • Pakistan’s government rejected the allegations over the weekend, saying Khan was examined by doctors from the private hospital and that he could not be taken to Shifa International for security reasons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators with the Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday were examining the wreckage of a small plane that crashed in the ocean off Boca Raton a day earlier.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of examine
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“Inquire (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquire%20%28into%29. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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