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
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
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
Noun
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The investigations both remain active, according to the Aurora Police Department.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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The changes would require videos of police shootings and footage from investigations to be preserved.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Research and operational grants poured in; Motherisk’s clinical laboratory expanded its operations, and its counselling center grew to seventy-five staff members, answering an average of two hundred inquiries a day.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Juventus have spent the last few weeks making inquiries about other forwards.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As the first film in his Before trilogy — each film shot nine years apart — Before Sunrise unfolds as one of cinema’s most sustained explorations of love and the passage of time, highlighting the human experience through chance encounters and conversation.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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The hotel’s bicycles are perfect for quiet explorations of a more local side of Kyoto’s city DNA—from local temple complexes and shrines (many without tourists) to centuries-old family producers and artisans, lining low-key streets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The alleged examinations weren’t recorded in the woman’s medical file, according to investigators.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Our state-of-the-art offices are equipped for comprehensive skin examinations, advanced testing, and cutting-edge treatments designed with your comfort and health in mind.—
Rocklin Dermatology,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Oatmeal specifically touts many benefits, including being a valuable source of numerous vitamins, antioxidants and fiber; moreover, studies indicate that the biochemical composition of the grain can help improve the gut microbiome in addition to reducing blood glucose levels as well.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Future studies will focus on improving the model, testing the system in larger groups and examining how real-time physiological data can inform care outside the clinic.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Regulatory probes are also underway in Malaysia and India, CNBC reported.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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The probes follow a global surge over the past few weeks in the use of Grok to create and share nonconsensual, intimate images, or NCII, derived from photos or videos of real people in response to user’s prompts.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Disquisitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disquisitions. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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