1
as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an inquiry into the origins of the universe
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2
as in requests
an act or instance of asking for information
one student made a hesitant inquiry about the assignment
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Recent Examples of inquiries
Only nine states responded to the office's inquiries, one of which was Arkansas.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
Review the reports for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries.
—Jan Diaz, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Billboard reached out to several stations’ programming and music directors to seek comment on the song, artist and surrounding industry discussions, but none replied to our inquiries.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Rising parental concerns over online gaming and platforms, plus inquiries from lawmakers, have led to a wave of child-safety regulations within the technology sector and pressure on artificial intelligence companies to do more.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Infinite Athlete founder Charlie Ebersol said the company had received other acquisition inquiries in the past two years.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Conklin and Hurley didn’t respond to inquiries.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In March, after inquiries from NPR and KFF Health News about the growing number of pertussis cases, the health department put out its first social media communications about the outbreak and offered interviews to other journalists.
—Rosemary Westwood, NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
Representatives for the Steelers and Pittsburgh Public Safety did not immediately respond to inquiries.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
Review the reports for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries.
—Jan Diaz, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Billboard reached out to several stations’ programming and music directors to seek comment on the song, artist and surrounding industry discussions, but none replied to our inquiries.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Rising parental concerns over online gaming and platforms, plus inquiries from lawmakers, have led to a wave of child-safety regulations within the technology sector and pressure on artificial intelligence companies to do more.
—Jaures Yip, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Infinite Athlete founder Charlie Ebersol said the company had received other acquisition inquiries in the past two years.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Conklin and Hurley didn’t respond to inquiries.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In March, after inquiries from NPR and KFF Health News about the growing number of pertussis cases, the health department put out its first social media communications about the outbreak and offered interviews to other journalists.
—Rosemary Westwood, NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
Representatives for the Steelers and Pittsburgh Public Safety did not immediately respond to inquiries.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiries
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The project is part of NASA’s SIMPLEx, or Small, Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration, program, which aims to spur researchers and companies to devise ways to use small spacecraft to carry out science investigations for pennies on the dollar.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The department declined to comment on OneCoin’s activities, citing ongoing investigations and court proceedings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both Lillig and his attorney, Sean Pickett, did not respond to requests for comment Wednesday.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tesla did not respond to a requests for comment, but the board has strongly advocated for this pay package in SEC filings and public comments.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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This month, young readers can curl up with nonfiction explorations of the galaxy, thumb through an old astronomy textbook with a fresh new story to tell, or experience the peace of being (almost) alone on the moon.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Chamber Music Society of Minnesota presented an eclectic concert on Sunday at Hamline University’s Sundin Music Hall, spanning centuries and continents and offering celebrations, surprises and new explorations.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Oct. 2025
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Tuesday's losses by the GOP could be viewed as a barometer for voter attitudes ahead of the 2026 midterms, reflecting broader dissatisfaction among core Republican constituencies and raising questions about the party's direction and messaging.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Just nine hours before the polls closed on Election Day in New York City, Zohran Mamdani walked into a crowded room full of dozens of NYC content creators and proceeded to answer a non-stop barrage of questions on everything from housing policy to childcare and LGBTQ rights.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 31 patients with heart failure, the new saliva test identified it 81% of the time – which is on par with traditional, more invasive medical examinations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Nov. 2025
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Metal detectors then helped pinpoint the likely locations for more extensive examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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Over the past several months, OpenAI has subpoenaed at least seven nonprofit organizations in relation to Musk’s lawsuit, typically asking for any ties to Musk in addition to a broader set of queries.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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These input filters are designed to screen incoming user queries and prompts for harmful, leading, or manipulative language.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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How Design and Color Shape Perception While studies from behavioral psychologists have linked eyewear styles to traits such as intelligence and trustworthiness, certain studies on the shape of frames and the colors that come with them have been linked to certain feelings people have about them.—
Daniel Fusch,
Ascend Agency,
11 Nov. 2025
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While these mergers are good for business, studies show the escalating consolidation in health care is driving up prices, harming patient outcomes, and decreasing choice for people who need care.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Self-replicating probes are imminent – Implications for SETI.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Then, on Friday, the NCAA announced the results of some of those probes, with six players being deemed permanently ineligible.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Inquiries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiries. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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