as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
there's no need to conduct an inquisition about so trivial a matter
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Recent Examples of inquisition
More snarky inquisitions continue deep into the episode when Morton hosts a lavish birthday party at her Atlanta mansion and both Williams and Kenya Moore, who’s noticeably been omitted from the season’s promo images, are introduced to the show’s new crew.
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Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The show is set in 15th century Europe at a time of inquisition, a time when heretics are burned at the stake and it is essentially forbidden to look at the stars.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
Movies At Telluride, ‘Conclave’ pleases, even if other Oscar hopefuls aren’t ready for prime time
Sept. 1, 2024
Early on, Callas parried these inquisitions with humor.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Lost during last week’s inquisition into the Hail Mary and botched fullback dive was a careful examination of more macro issues the Bears are dealing with.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The show is set in 15th century Europe at a time of inquisition, a time when heretics are burned at the stake and it is essentially forbidden to look at the stars.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
Movies At Telluride, ‘Conclave’ pleases, even if other Oscar hopefuls aren’t ready for prime time
Sept. 1, 2024
Early on, Callas parried these inquisitions with humor.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Lost during last week’s inquisition into the Hail Mary and botched fullback dive was a careful examination of more macro issues the Bears are dealing with.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquisition
Noun
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Eagle Hills Elementary did not answer the Statesman’s questions, directing inquiries to the school district.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Aug. 2025
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The department is currently gathering information, Yates said, but will not begin an official inquiry until after the teenager’s Aug. 28 juvenile court appearance.—
Caroline Neal,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Carter said the lab is involved in fingerprinting, narcotics, toxicology and firearms examination.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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In 2021, TeamHealth agreed to pay $48 million to settle a lawsuit in which two former employees alleged the company routinely billed for nonexistent doctor examinations and critical care services.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The plan calls for up to two drill rigs operating simultaneously during exploration.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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As search efforts continue, there has been no sign of the 46-year-old woman — even after a multi-agency exploration of a nearby forest preserve.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But the study also claims London lags behind other cities, such as Singapore and Copenhagen, in its adaptation financing efforts.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the study, people started out at 6 mg, then increased to 12 mg four weeks later, then to the maintenance dose of 36 mg four weeks after that.—
Alice Park,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The data collected by the probe could, says Bambi, alter scientists’ understanding of general relativity and the rules of physics.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Attorney General Pam Bondi has reportedly initiated a grand jury investigation into how the Obama administration handled the probe of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Inquisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisition. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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