inquires

Definition of inquiresnext
present tense third-person singular of inquire

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Verb
  • At the beginning of the story, Bruce asks Louise to rate her pain from one to ten—something that medical professionals are trained to do.
    Nina Mesfin, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
  • With his approval rating slipping and scrutiny mounting over how his office communicates with Marylanders, this week’s reader poll asks whether voters still trust the governor to level with the public.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But when new hire Pumpkin (Lola Tung) questions their sisterhood, they’re forced to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Family questions police response Sye's other sister told CBS New Baltimore that the officers were too aggressive in their response.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Inquires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquires. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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