inquired

past tense of inquire

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquired
Verb
  • Then one day, the teacher asked if anyone knew about the Holocaust.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Chief Investigator Maria Stewart at 513-946-8700.
    Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The judge also questioned the authenticity of Combs’ claims of reform, pointing to his assault of Jane in June 2024.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The proposition stems from a legal challenge that questioned Mayor Kevin Hartke’s and two predecessors’ mayoral terms.
    Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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