INQUIRES (INTO) Synonyms: 22 Similar Words

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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Through the prism of music and art, the drama explores facets of Asunción society during the dictatorship of Alfredo Stroessner.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Catherine Thomas, managing director of Art Acumen, whose work explores creativity, cultural participation and workplace experience, sees a similar tension in professional life.

— Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

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Arunkumar said the medical examiner’s office thoroughly investigates the cases it is called on to determine whether heat was a main or contributing factor.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Jonah investigates without actually being employed by the police, and a few other preposterous scenes will undoubtedly force viewers to suspend disbelief.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of investigates

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The bipartisan panel, established in 2023 under GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, examines US competition with China, including issues involving technology transfers and export controls.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
According to the clinic, their surgical model is doctor-led; the doctor who examines the patient draws the plan and the hairline, opens the channels, and stays in the operating room with the team throughout the procedure.

— Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

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