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Recent Examples of inquire
Garcia, who took the stand in Manhattan Federal Court under an immunity deal, said one of Combs’ assistants, Kristina Khorram, first inquired about the footage in the attack’s aftermath and soon after turned up at the hotel.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
Ana Navarro asked, referencing an earlier moment on the broadcast when Silverman inquired about a bowl of mints that sat before Behar on the Hot Topics table.
—Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 29 May 2025
Some active Post University student-athletes reached out to administrators inquiring about the women’s flag football program to come, expressing their interest to get involved as the groundwork was still being laid.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
The couple inquired about the property just as the owners were looking to sell.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
Ana Navarro asked, referencing an earlier moment on the broadcast when Silverman inquired about a bowl of mints that sat before Behar on the Hot Topics table.
—Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 29 May 2025
Some active Post University student-athletes reached out to administrators inquiring about the women’s flag football program to come, expressing their interest to get involved as the groundwork was still being laid.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
The couple inquired about the property just as the owners were looking to sell.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquire
Verb
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Seyfried asked Brody of the next film, who said he hadn’t been contacted about the project but noted that his character died.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Giselle, a cheery woman in her forties from Yorkshire, England, asked.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Greenfield spent time with the series participants like Shear in their home and school environments, and with the young people’s permission examined their social media accounts.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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The Department routinely examines all insurance companies.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Some might find the introduction of a major conflict — when a different date turns nightmarish for Sophie, causing Lucy to question her certainties about what makes a good match and berate herself for failing to spot red flags — to be a heavy-handed nudge toward a resolution.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The announcement also prompted concern among bloggers who write about Disney parks in California and Florida, who questioned the impact the restrictions could have on the thousands who visit the parks each year from Venezuela.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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“Inquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquire. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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