INQUIRIES Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

inquiries

noun

plural of inquiry

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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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 In recent days Liverpool have been making a lot of calls and a lot of inquiries to establish availability of players and valuations. — James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Anne Arundel County Public Schools previously responded to inquiries about the joint statement from the DOJ and Education Department. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 The role includes conducting press briefings, communicating administration policies, responding to media inquiries and helping shape public messaging on major issues facing the White House. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Dealers routinely combine human judgment with algorithms to price risk, respond to inquiries and manage inventory. — Brian Bejile, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Cusk and Portman didn’t respond to THR’s inquiries about whether the author had sought the actress’ approval before embarking on Life of M or showed her the manuscript before publication. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 If a system has defects or major cost overruns, procurement staffers, their bosses, and their bosses’ bosses face congressional inquiries and outside investigations. — Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Cambridge, under pressure to explain his hiring, has opened inquiries into Arday’s qualifications and broader recruitment practices, while stressing that the case should not undermine other staff of color. — Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Minnesota authorities began criminal inquiries after the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, having to fight the federal government to secure the relevant evidence. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.

— Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
One of the defining conflicts of his early presidency was with Attorney General Porras, whose Public Ministry had pursued investigations against Semilla before and after the 2023 election.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of investigations

Noun

Dow Gardens—a 110-acre botanical garden with walking paths and guided nature explorations—is here.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
The hotel is five miles from the Great Basin National Park entrance, and within 60 miles of Ely—an easy distance for daytime explorations through town.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of explorations

Noun

Every voter was also asked the same four questions off the ballot — their biggest snub, the most overspent FYC campaign, the network or streamer having the best season and the one win that would actually move the business.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
At this point in the draft, every RB has questions, but volume remains king, and Harvey could be in a frustrating battle for touches all season.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of questions

Noun

Swelling and spinal shock can cloud the earliest neurological picture, and physicians repeat examinations over time for good reason, as many people once given a grave prognosis go on to recover.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Numerous pieces of evidence were submitted to forensic laboratories, and some examinations required significant time before investigators could take additional steps, according to the department.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of examinations

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Barnard said studies have shown that Pacific storms generate about 30% more wave energy during an El Niño year compared to a year without the climate cycle.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Kahn then earned a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Chicago in 1951, completing his studies in under a year.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of studies

Noun

But Ossoff has also dedicated much of his Senate investigative focus to bipartisan probes on more staid topics like abuse in the foster care system, prison conditions and maternal mortality.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
As part of the probe, the staff members lost their security clearances and access to their work devices, which is common practice in internal probes, the officials said.

— Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

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