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
The first two inquests in Scott’s case had each lasted a single day.
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Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The reopening of Biko's inquest comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa opened an inquiry in April looking into whether his predecessors in the African National Congress party had blocked prosecutions of apartheid crimes.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 12 Sep. 2025
The inquest is the latest in a series of moves in South Africa to reexamine apartheid-era deaths and hold those responsible accountable.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The inquest heard that the unit where Ruth had been was regularly understaffed, adding that on the day the teenager harmed herself, 50 percent of the workers were agency staff, Sky News reported, noting that Ruth was also not prevented from accessing harmful content online.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The reopening of Biko's inquest comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa opened an inquiry in April looking into whether his predecessors in the African National Congress party had blocked prosecutions of apartheid crimes.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 12 Sep. 2025
The inquest is the latest in a series of moves in South Africa to reexamine apartheid-era deaths and hold those responsible accountable.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The inquest heard that the unit where Ruth had been was regularly understaffed, adding that on the day the teenager harmed herself, 50 percent of the workers were agency staff, Sky News reported, noting that Ruth was also not prevented from accessing harmful content online.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquest
Noun
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In the aftermath of the investigation, Ring’s family filed suit, alleging that the school had not done enough to protect the child.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
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Richmond Sheriff Antoinette Irving announced that her office had launched an internal investigation and was reviewing bodycam footage to determine the circumstances around the use of force.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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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
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The alternative story of Helen’s Egyptian detour invites a more critical examination of the relationship between war and story by highlighting the degree to which humans have been conditioned by a narrative that presents war as the ultimate stage for personal and national glory.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The femur bone was taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for examination.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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What Happens Next Iran faces a pivotal moment in its water crisis, requiring urgent reforms in consumption, irrigation and infrastructure as well as the exploration of alternative supplies through desalination and imports.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The film instead offers an intimate, unhurried exploration of human cruelty.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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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 5 Nov. 2025.
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