inquired

Definition of inquirednext
past tense of inquire
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Verb
  • Fire officials also asked people in the El Corazon Senior Center and surrounding communities to shelter in place — remain indoors, close windows and doors.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
  • When asked about what makes Dallas a literary city, Evans doesn't have to think too long.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Senators from both parties questioned Means about her vaccine stance and nontraditional medical background during a contentious confirmation hearing in February, threatening her path forward.
    Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Amid the protest, which included chants, songs, and a skit where Duke Energy was represented by someone dressed as the devil, Corinne Mack, president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP questioned whether Duke leaders were truly hearing residents’ concerns.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Inquired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquired. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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