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
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.
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Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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.
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Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
The site said it’s been trying to contact the FBI for the past month to further discuss the matter, but has received no response to its inquiries.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is leading the investigation, and all inquiries regarding the case have been directed to the agency.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The Denver Police Department directed all inquiries to WestJet.
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
In turning their attention to audience questions, the pair tackled an array of inquiries.
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Naomi Jeffries,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
The public had scant access to these reports until the 2020 police killing of George Floyd, when corporations began voluntarily releasing more information in the face of growing pressure from investors, employees and customers, as well as inquiries from news organizations like USA TODAY.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The department did not immediately respond to The Associated Press' inquiries.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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
The site said it’s been trying to contact the FBI for the past month to further discuss the matter, but has received no response to its inquiries.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is leading the investigation, and all inquiries regarding the case have been directed to the agency.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The Denver Police Department directed all inquiries to WestJet.
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
In turning their attention to audience questions, the pair tackled an array of inquiries.
—
Naomi Jeffries,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
The public had scant access to these reports until the 2020 police killing of George Floyd, when corporations began voluntarily releasing more information in the face of growing pressure from investors, employees and customers, as well as inquiries from news organizations like USA TODAY.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The department did not immediately respond to The Associated Press' inquiries.
—
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiries
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Although federal law requires the VA to publish statistics on arrests, citations, investigations and prosecutions by local agencies, the campus police website has no link to crime data.
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The report said the city council budgets $500,000 a year for investigations, and in a typical year, $200,000-$300,000 is used.
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The State of Florida did not respond to requests for comment.
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For schools with current athletes who may be eligible for hardship waivers or extensions of eligibility under current rules, the D-I Cabinet indicated the deadline to submit requests to the NCAA is July 31.
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These cuts can come off as less-challenging than the more intriguing explorations of his ear for arrangements.
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That said, even though directly involved in the adaptation of her own comic book series (to the point of drawing boards for early explorations and pilots), Tamaki later stressed the importance of being able to step back from ownership of the story being adapted.
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However, questions about the sustainability of growth in AI, as well as competition from the likes of Chinese rivals are among factors that have weighed on their shares.
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Potential jurors questioned on harassment, retaliation A jury pools of roughly 300 Johnson County residents was whittled down to 110 on Monday morning before attorneys began their questions.
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The cause and manner of death for both individuals remain pending the examinations and conclusion of the investigation.
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The Wall Street Journal, for example, reported in 2025 that faculty across the country are giving up on writing assignments, which students can produce with AI, and returning to in-class tests and examinations.
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An employee running fifty unchecked queries looks identical, on a dashboard, to one running five after working the problem first.
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Fable 5 is prevented from responding to certain types of queries, including those related to cybersecurity and biology.
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However, some studies indicate that many rescues of survivors can still take place within the first five or six days following a disaster.
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Many policymakers see such increases as a win because studies show routine care can prevent more expensive and complex diagnoses down the line.
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These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.
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The case is one of several corruption probes nearing or already at trial that are weighing on Sánchez, one of Europe’s few remaining leftist leaders.
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“Inquiries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiries. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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