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
Many readers certainly do struggle with the epic’s final part, which has its share of dense theological disquisitions.
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Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
Much of Woodhouse’s disquisitions on health are pitched at the younger generation.
—Chris Cohen, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
As Schumer told it in his modest New York City apartment over gluten-free cookies (and disquisitions about digestive issues), he’s been in that place most of his adult life.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2025
In the end, McConnell’s disquisition falls short in making the case for primacy.
—Reid Smith, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2025
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Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
Much of Woodhouse’s disquisitions on health are pitched at the younger generation.
—Chris Cohen, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
As Schumer told it in his modest New York City apartment over gluten-free cookies (and disquisitions about digestive issues), he’s been in that place most of his adult life.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2025
In the end, McConnell’s disquisition falls short in making the case for primacy.
—Reid Smith, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disquisition
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The investigation suggests corruption extends to the most senior ranks of South Africa’s establishment, but also demonstrates authorities’ willingness to do something about it after years of complacency, one of the journalists who uncovered the graft told the Financial Times.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The school received additional information in May 2024 and filed a ChildLine report with the state, but a criminal investigation began only after parents notified law enforcement, according to an investigation by the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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The inquiry into Kent’s alleged mishandling of classified information reportedly predates his resignation, according to multiple people with knowledge of the matter, Semafor first reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Police in Tontitown didn't respond to inquiries made by email and phone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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At one point Gentile agreed to submit to a polygraph examination, presumably to demonstrate his denials were truthful.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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An examination of the girl after one of the assaults found evidence that she was victimized by Campos.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Curiosity and discipline pair up as the exuberant Sun uplifts accountable Saturn in your 9th House of Observation, asking for purposeful exploration today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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The legislation allows companies to participate directly in exploration, production and commercialization, while introducing more flexible tax and royalty structures and allowing for international arbitration — provisions designed to ease long-standing concerns over legal uncertainty.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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That's especially problematic for the often underage victims of this abuse – 90% of which are women – as studies show these deepfake nude images can have wide-ranging and long-lasting consequences.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Close to 15% of posts on the platform are already AI-generated, a study from last year revealed.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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The hosts also talk about Prasad’s second exit from the FDA and a congressman’s probing of the agency’s rare disease drug denials.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
12 Mar. 2026
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To this end, the event was likely either a misunderstanding or a deliberate probing of China’s aerial defense response.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The new research is published in the journal ChemSusChem.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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This has prompted calls for research into mobile sports betting's growth and impact on young adults.—
MICHAEL GOLDBERG Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Disquisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disquisition. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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