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
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
Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquests
Noun
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Generative AI correspondence, too, is soon to be a regular part of criminal investigations and trials.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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James, Schiff and Cook all deny any wrongdoing and say the investigations against them were politically motivated.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition, the agency laid off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 earlier this year, putting pressure on the remaining workers to handle claims and answer inquiries from a rising number of recipients.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Since Kirk's death, Turning Point has also reported receiving tens of thousands of inquiries to start new chapters at schools around the country.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even a brief mention of the issue from a patient can help alert professionals to take a more sensitive approach during treatments and examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tender explorations of paternal bonds, sacrifice, and enduring devotion.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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It will be measured in the vigor of his curiosity, the depth of his attention, and the audacity of his explorations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups say acetaminophen is safe for children when used correctly and there are no studies linking its use in children to autism.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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There are studies where researchers have examined one person in great detail and gained valuable insights.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Inquests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquests. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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