inquires (into)

verb

present tense third-person singular of inquire (into)
as in explores
to search through or into the principal inquired into the possibility of holding graduation at a larger hall

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  1. explores
  2. investigates
  3. examines
Verb
  • For Nilsson, art and the personal are boundaryless — much of her work explores the feminine sphere, touching on subjects that were especially controversial for their time.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
  • During the panel, del Toro teased a documentary that explores the process of creating the original film, which features appearances and commentary from Jacob Elordi, Cate Blanchett and Charlie Day.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 25 July 2026
Definition of explores
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  • Lawmakers also have to decide who investigates complaints, resolves disputes and pays for any new oversight system.
    — Nora O'Neill July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
  • D’Avignon anticipates there won’t be DNA present in at least some of the cases the task force investigates.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
Definition of investigates
Verb
  • The Gleason score is assigned after a pathologist examines biopsy samples.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • This piece examines a different threat — a natural disaster that everyone knows is coming, but no one really knows when.
    — Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 23 July 2026
Definition of examines
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“Inquires (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquires%20%28into%29. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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