as in investigations
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 inquests
Everton players might have looked at each other, thinking that one of their own was sent off for less on Monday, but other inquests were taking precedence.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
The first two inquests in Scott’s case had each lasted a single day.
—Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
The first two inquests in Scott’s case had each lasted a single day.
—Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquests
Noun
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As with most investigations of this scale and complexity, the investigation and review of evidence has continued long after the initial incident occurred.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Instead, those investigations are handled by an internal group of Air Force specialists tasked with collecting evidence, preserving it and interviewing witnesses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Gunsaulus’ Espinosa has also gotten inquiries from a network administrator and principals at nearby schools to present on launching a fundraising nonprofit without a pricey attorney.—
Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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The Wayne County Mortgage and Deed Fraud Unit has tracked more than 13,000 inquiries regarding deed fraud and has opened over 2,300 cases throughout Wayne County since 2005.—
Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Despite great efforts, including forensic examinations of items retrieved from the campsite, Serrao’s identity could not be determined.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
11 June 2026
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The committee recommended more stringent veterinary examinations throughout competitions — and, in a major step forward, the introduction of footing experts and advisors.—
Tilly Berendt,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Will the beloved Booker winner known for his deceptively simple thematic explorations and capacious curiosity bring us gold again?—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Söderström made several documentaries about his explorations, among them Jungle Club (1997) and The Hidden Tribes of the Amazon (2002).—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies program, noted Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are an issue for Iran while the US could possibly interpret Tehran claiming to close the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the memorandum of understanding.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The next step, the authors wrote, is to test the approach in larger forward-looking studies across multiple medical centers.—
Dr. Joshua Anthony,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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“Inquests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquests. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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