inquiring (into)

verb

present participle of inquire (into)
as in looking (into)
to search through or into the principal inquired into the possibility of holding graduation at a larger hall

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiring (into)
  1. exploring
  2. investigating
  3. examining
Verb
  • Ideal for exploring our own solar system, the Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ comes with 20mm and 4mm eyepieces, a 3x Barlow lens, a German equatorial mount, finderscope and Starry Night astronomy software.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Consequently, more organizations are exploring a similar strategy by incorporating AI tools alongside traditional staffing.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of exploring
Verb
  • The sport’s governing body didn’t respond by investigating what Semple did to Switzer.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Multiple agencies, including the State Police and the Suffolk County DA are now investigating the accident.
    — Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of investigating
Verb
  • Doctors examining the previously healthy teenager at a Los Angeles hospital discovered a subdural hematoma, a life-threatening injury which occurs when blood collects on the surface of the brain.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The group had been examining the middle finger on Sasaki’s right hand.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of examining
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“Inquiring (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiring%20%28into%29. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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