inquired

past tense of inquire

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquired
Verb
  • During the auditions, wannabe actors are asked to improvise scenes including being a cat, being trapped in a room, and being propositioned by a famous director.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
  • While the co-stars didn’t address the bullying report on the red carpet, Stranger Things creators Ross and Matt Duffer and director Shawn Levy were each asked about its veracity.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • When the deputy questioned Rustrian, the scuffle began, the source told CBS.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Stokes recently came under fire after several viral social media posts questioned her legal qualifications and reported connection to Second Chance Services, a mental health and addiction clinic in Charlotte.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Inquired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquired. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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