as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
Adam Smith's celebrated disquisition on the factors contributing to the wealth of nations
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Recent Examples of disquisition
Anyone who knew Heff, even a little, had heard his manic, often brilliant disquisitions on literature, film and hip-hop and had listened to him rhapsodize about fast cars, James Dean, jazz and the horror novels of Clive Barker.
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Mark Oppenheimer, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
During a Tuesday pop-in at a Democratic campaign office in New Hampshire, Biden embarked on one of his customary rambling disquisitions.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
As the childhood friendship between two future game-makers blooms into a rich creative collaboration and, later, alienation, the book becomes a dazzling disquisition on art, ambition and the endurance of platonic love.
—New York Times, 8 July 2024
But, like most legal work, his cases typically turned not on disquisitions about the vision of the Founders but on narrow, technical details.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2024
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Mark Oppenheimer, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
During a Tuesday pop-in at a Democratic campaign office in New Hampshire, Biden embarked on one of his customary rambling disquisitions.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024
As the childhood friendship between two future game-makers blooms into a rich creative collaboration and, later, alienation, the book becomes a dazzling disquisition on art, ambition and the endurance of platonic love.
—New York Times, 8 July 2024
But, like most legal work, his cases typically turned not on disquisitions about the vision of the Founders but on narrow, technical details.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disquisition
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In the aftermath of the investigation, Ring’s family filed suit, alleging that the school had not done enough to protect the child.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
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Richmond Sheriff Antoinette Irving announced that her office had launched an internal investigation and was reviewing bodycam footage to determine the circumstances around the use of force.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Newsweek contacted the Department of Justice for comment on Saturday via media inquiry form outside of regular office hours.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several other board members also did not reply to AP inquiries.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The alternative story of Helen’s Egyptian detour invites a more critical examination of the relationship between war and story by highlighting the degree to which humans have been conditioned by a narrative that presents war as the ultimate stage for personal and national glory.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The femur bone was taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for examination.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next Iran faces a pivotal moment in its water crisis, requiring urgent reforms in consumption, irrigation and infrastructure as well as the exploration of alternative supplies through desalination and imports.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The film instead offers an intimate, unhurried exploration of human cruelty.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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These are Logan Paulsen and his wife Kelly’s rescue dogs, all different ages and sizes, all at the door of their comfortable northern Virginia home to greet his students for another day of film study and training.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Although further studies – such as carbon dating – are needed to determine its exact age, the team estimated the crater’s formation period by analyzing its geological structure and the extent of erosion.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Algerian is equally capable of tucking into midfield, running the flanks, playing probing passes from a wide-centre-back role or making darting movements towards goal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The research team revealed that the new type of textile uses dimpling to adjust its aerodynamic properties.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Blossom Ball is the signature fundraiser for the Endometriosis Foundation of America, supporting programs in education, awareness, advocacy and research for endometriosis.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Disquisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disquisition. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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