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
Speak was present at South Manchester Coroner’s Court during a brief hearing to open the inquest formally and hear about Hatton’s movements during that weekend.
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The inquest into Hatton’s death was opened on Thursday and adjourned until March 20, 2026.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The first two inquests in Scott’s case had each lasted a single day.
—Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 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
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The inquest into Hatton’s death was opened on Thursday and adjourned until March 20, 2026.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The first two inquests in Scott’s case had each lasted a single day.
—Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquest
Noun
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The investigation remains ongoing.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Detectives asked anyone with information regarding Randall’s whereabouts or details relevant to the homicide investigation to call the Police Department at 916-714-5115.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Newsweek contacted the Department of Justice for comment on Saturday via media inquiry form outside of regular office hours.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several other board members also did not reply to AP inquiries.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cowley ends his examination of the postwar cultural situation on a note of doubt, not least about the changing status and nature of literary criticism.—
Michael Gorra,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The helicopter was recovered and retained for further examination.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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More than half of the island is protected by national parks, with the Virgin Islands National Park covering nearly two-thirds of its terrain—an open invitation to hiking, beachcombing, and mindful exploration.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each troll has a name and a story that encourages nature exploration and ultimately finding ways to protect the earth.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These are Logan Paulsen and his wife Kelly’s rescue dogs, all different ages and sizes, all at the door of their comfortable northern Virginia home to greet his students for another day of film study and training.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Although further studies – such as carbon dating – are needed to determine its exact age, the team estimated the crater’s formation period by analyzing its geological structure and the extent of erosion.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Inquest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquest. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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