INQUIRES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

inquires

verb

present tense third-person singular of inquire

as in asks

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Jessel goes to visit her house with a regifted candle and asks how Sai’s husband David feels about the move.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
In various forms, Art Deco asks you to commit to craft and give a single, beautiful thing space to breathe.

— ALEX EAGLE, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

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Michelle shares that her book on Mark Twain is going well, then again questions why Ted is here rather than with the team.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Curriculum questions In terms of academic offerings, a space academy likely would not be that different than existing institutions, such as the Air Force Academy, Merriam said.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

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