inquired

Definition of inquirednext
past tense of inquire
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Verb
  • Andrew moved to Sandringham earlier this year after he was asked to vacate his home at the Royal Lodge in Windsor.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
  • When asked why that’s been the case, Lakers players offered similar answers in the locker room.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • For years, athletes and parents who questioned transgender participation in women’s sports were often labeled transphobic.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • Lawmakers at a recent hearing backed up clean energy advocates’ proposal, and questioned why the state would end a successful program in favor of one that has produced less energy capacity or has yet to be created.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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“Inquired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquired. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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