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 next inquest will report back in more depth in a few weeks’ time.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
The 46-year-old died last month and an inquest today was opened and then adjourned for a full hearing to May 28, according to the BBC, which reported its provisional results.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
The inquest was opened and adjourned before senior coroner Maria Voisin announced May 28 as a provisional date for the full inquest hearing.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
On Tuesday, March 11, an inquest opening at Avon Coroner's Court in England heard the provisional cause of Danan’s death was from the combined toxicity of heroin, methadone, codeine, pregabalin, cocaine, zopiclone, contributed to by benzodiazepine use, BBC reported.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
The 46-year-old died last month and an inquest today was opened and then adjourned for a full hearing to May 28, according to the BBC, which reported its provisional results.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
The inquest was opened and adjourned before senior coroner Maria Voisin announced May 28 as a provisional date for the full inquest hearing.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
On Tuesday, March 11, an inquest opening at Avon Coroner's Court in England heard the provisional cause of Danan’s death was from the combined toxicity of heroin, methadone, codeine, pregabalin, cocaine, zopiclone, contributed to by benzodiazepine use, BBC reported.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquest
Noun
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Netanyahu has tried to blame the failures on the army and security agencies and repeatedly resisted calls for an official state commission of inquiry that would look into the government decision-making as well.—
Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Secondly, Clayman suggests embarking on a period of inquiry.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That account, however, could open him up for the first time to cross examination on the witness stand.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, the true subject of the film’s examination turns out to be Nina herself, a doctor whose steady, unfailingly professional surface barely conceals self-lacerating anguish.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In summer, the midnight sun bathes the landscape in 24-hour daylight, allowing for endless exploration.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This is a moving exploration of grief and the drama's most emotional hour.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In a new report published by Billboard on April 17, studies found that of the 80,000-plus attendees at the music festival, roughly 60% used a payment plan to afford their tickets.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to a recent study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology, the antler was found on a stone platform among other objects made from stone, bone and antler, as well as human skull fragments.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Inquest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquest. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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