as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
the police conducted an inquest into the case
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Recent Examples of inquest
In July, two Russian Gerbera drones -- one of which was carrying more than 4 pounds of explosives -- crossed into Lithuania from Belarus, sparking a national inquest as to the country's readiness to safeguard its airspace.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
The inquest opened a day and a half later.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Paul attended the inquest and was told by assistant coroner Matthew Kewley that her cause of death was drowning, per the BBC.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Hospital death ruled accidental An inquest jury ruled recently that the death of Chelsea Adolphus was accidental after hearing testimony about her death on the roof of a Waukegan hospital.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
The inquest opened a day and a half later.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Paul attended the inquest and was told by assistant coroner Matthew Kewley that her cause of death was drowning, per the BBC.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Hospital death ruled accidental An inquest jury ruled recently that the death of Chelsea Adolphus was accidental after hearing testimony about her death on the roof of a Waukegan hospital.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquest
Noun
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That kind of history and devastation can be fertile ground for paranormal investigations.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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The city received the inquiry while its lawyers were in court attempting to stop the deployment of National Guard troops to help protect federal property.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Exeter has described the current multistate inquiry as an extension of demands for information that started in 2015.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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An examination of the bodies concluded they were killed hours later.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each verse is a heartfelt exploration of sorrow, capturing the complexity of human emotions in the face of separation.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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With interactive pavilions and nature trails aimed at educating visitors on Florida’s unique coastal ecosystem, the Oceanographic Coastal Center could be a full day’s worth of exploration.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Just last month, a series of public meetings was held throughout the region looking at the results of a study aimed at helping residents figure out how to cope with that rapid growth.—
Juan Cordoba,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Her attorney, Jim Campbell, said Colorado is pointing to studies that lump together the kind of counseling Chiles wants to do with shock therapy and other aversive treatments that have been used in the past.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Inquest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquest. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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