as in investigations
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 disquisitions
There was little time to draw breath between art classes, violin making, and disquisitions on John Ruskin.
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Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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.
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Chris Cohen,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Many readers certainly do struggle with the epic’s final part, which has its share of dense theological disquisitions.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disquisitions
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Although federal law requires the VA to publish statistics on arrests, citations, investigations and prosecutions by local agencies, the campus police website has no link to crime data.
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The report said the city council budgets $500,000 a year for investigations, and in a typical year, $200,000-$300,000 is used.
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Gunsaulus’ Espinosa has also gotten inquiries from a network administrator and principals at nearby schools to present on launching a fundraising nonprofit without a pricey attorney.
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The Wayne County Mortgage and Deed Fraud Unit has tracked more than 13,000 inquiries regarding deed fraud and has opened over 2,300 cases throughout Wayne County since 2005.
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The real draws, however, are the two star-making performances by Léa Seydoux and Adèle Exarchopoulos, whose extraordinary and viscerally raw explorations of sensuality and heartbreak saw them jointly (and deservedly) awarded the Palme d’Or with the film’s director.
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These cuts can come off as less-challenging than the more intriguing explorations of his ear for arrangements.
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The cause and manner of death for both individuals remain pending the examinations and conclusion of the investigation.
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The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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Some studies have shown that estrogen can help protect the heart, but the FDA hasn’t authorized it for this use.
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That was one of the takeaways from recent probes into the condition and usage of federal buildings by a bipartisan board of presidential appointees tasked with evaluating the government’s real estate portfolio.
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These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.
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“Disquisitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disquisitions. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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