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
Manchester South senior coroner Alison Mutch told the inquest hearing that the provisional cause of death was hanging.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
On April 13, 2015, after lobbying by Steve, a third inquest was announced.
—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
Manchester South senior coroner Alison Mutch told the inquest hearing that the provisional cause of death was hanging.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
On April 13, 2015, after lobbying by Steve, a third inquest was announced.
—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
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Formal inquiries began after complaints that personal information shared only in private realms was routinely exposed on the front pages of national newspapers, causing distress and compromising the safety of those targeted.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Wilson County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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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
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In the six-month-long outdoor study conducted on the roof of the Sydney Nanoscience Hub, dew could be collected over 32 percent of the year and so could provide a sustainable and predictable supply of water even in periods with no rain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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As for the safety of the drug, about 10% of the adults taking enlicitide experienced serious adverse events during the study and a similar share, about 12%, of those taking a placebo experienced adverse events in the study.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Inquest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquest. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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