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
Though the official inquest failed to determine whether Zac jumped to escape danger or to kill himself, The New Yorker’s Keefe winds up blaming the death on the corruption of London in recent decades by oligarchs, con men, and international criminals.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
The recent death of 15-year-old Amelia Aplin, playing for Oxford United’s academy in a game against Fulham, was also mentioned at Adam’s inquest.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2026
So little was said about the confession during the 2011 inquest hearings, that Carole Grimmer didn’t realize that someone had claimed responsibility for killing her toddler.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
However, authorities in England opened an inquest into her death.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
The recent death of 15-year-old Amelia Aplin, playing for Oxford United’s academy in a game against Fulham, was also mentioned at Adam’s inquest.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2026
So little was said about the confession during the 2011 inquest hearings, that Carole Grimmer didn’t realize that someone had claimed responsibility for killing her toddler.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
However, authorities in England opened an inquest into her death.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquest
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The finding mirrors similar investigations into medical schools at UCLA and UC San Diego.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The investigation involved Homeland Security Investigations Dallas, the Texas Department of Public Safety's Criminal Investigations Division, the Texas Attorney General's Office, and the Abilene Police Department.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Kellen's closed-door appearance before the Oversight Committee, which took place May 21, was part of the panel's ongoing inquiry into the federal government's handling of investigations into Epstein and his alleged co-conspirators.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The company said Wednesday that a new Meta Business Agent feature can be used across apps like WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram to respond to customer inquiries, recommend products and book appointments.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Forensic psychiatrist Richard Coffin conducted an in-person examination of Murekezi, and reviewed the criminal complaints, police reports and additional documents.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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Two years from now, Los Angeles will face its final examination when athletes from around the world march into the Opening Ceremony and the eyes of billions turn toward Southern California.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In this book Ginzburg follows the story of Menocchio, a miller from Friuli, a man of modest means and limited historical impact compared to the major players and large-scale events that typically dominate our explorations of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The service The service is formal, but friendly and attentive, and the concierge showed an enthusiastic passion for the city that created moments for interest and exploration beyond the Guggenheim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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When reconstructing the Inquisition trial of a sixteenth-century northern Italian miller, historian Carlo Ginzburg encountered a line that would eventually inspire the title of his paradigm-shifting study The Cheese and the Worms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Depositphotos In a new MIT study – in partnership with Purdue, Northwestern, and Duke universities – chemists have discovered that inserting weaker bonds into polystyrene actually makes the material more resistant to damage.—
Shirl Leigh
June 10,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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“Inquest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquest. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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