as in to explore
to search through or into
the principal inquired into the possibility of holding graduation at a larger hall
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as in to ask
to put a question or questions to
casually inquired of the neighbors the identity of the house's previous owner
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquire (into)
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Cars are banned, so visitors get around on foot or by golf cart; however, the island is arguably best explored by boat.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026 -
And with more than 20 miles of trails on the property to explore, the natural surroundings here cannot help but enhance members’ mental and physical well-being.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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On the topic of arresting homeless people, moderators asked how Bianco's sheriff's office has been known to do.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Patients were concerned too, and some asked Hulse what would happen to the new clinic after her team left.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Residents at a homeowner association meeting in April questioned how an Iron Mountain data center crept into their backyard unnoticed.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Americans are seriously questioning his handling of key issues, such as inflation, immigration, jobs and foreign affairs.—
Tatishe Nteta,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Soon after, the state began investigating parents suspected of having provided such care to their children.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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The latest movie, Hannah, a baker turned amateur detective investigates the murder of a key witness in a high-profile forgery case, and the disappearance of the lead prosecutor in the case.—
Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Employing a cast of non-professional locals, the film playfully interrogates the brutal but bungled occupation while also allowing its actors — many of whom are descendants of the fascists’ victims — to reinterpret and reclaim a chapter in their city’s past.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Later, people tell me that the police interrogated her like a potential suspect—not harshly, just because of standard procedure.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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After examining replays, Vazquez was awarded his first career MLS goal instead of it being deemed an own-goal.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The research team examined the molar with a micro-CT scan and a scanning electron microscope.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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“Inquire (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquire%20%28into%29. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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