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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
College, Robbins believes, should be more bespoke; schools should cultivate their own character based on the charisma of professors, the novelty of their inquiries, and the quality of their instruction.
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Gareth Purnell, an attorney representing several former Asheville Academy students, says his firm receives roughly two to three inquiries a day from people who say they were sent off to programs or schools where they were mistreated.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Prosecutors have also alleged that while out on bond, Gilley discussed plans to flee the country and obtain a new identity, including inquiries about securing foreign identification and devising a plan to remove his GPS monitor.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The initiative has drawn more than 400 inquiries, according to Jaimie Krass, the president and CEO of Keshet.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Temporary staffing may be hired to assist with mapping, data verification, and voter inquiries.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Brennan said in a follow-up email that all inquiries for the property should be routed through Swanson’s leasing agent, Brendan Reedy at MidAmerica Real Estate.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
And in 1908, the university’s first female student’s photographic inquiries reveal sacred patterns of the universe hidden within the humblest of plants.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
In recent months, the camp’s owners have faced intense backlash for exploring reopening despite those inquiries.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Gareth Purnell, an attorney representing several former Asheville Academy students, says his firm receives roughly two to three inquiries a day from people who say they were sent off to programs or schools where they were mistreated.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Prosecutors have also alleged that while out on bond, Gilley discussed plans to flee the country and obtain a new identity, including inquiries about securing foreign identification and devising a plan to remove his GPS monitor.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The initiative has drawn more than 400 inquiries, according to Jaimie Krass, the president and CEO of Keshet.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Temporary staffing may be hired to assist with mapping, data verification, and voter inquiries.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Brennan said in a follow-up email that all inquiries for the property should be routed through Swanson’s leasing agent, Brendan Reedy at MidAmerica Real Estate.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
And in 1908, the university’s first female student’s photographic inquiries reveal sacred patterns of the universe hidden within the humblest of plants.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
In recent months, the camp’s owners have faced intense backlash for exploring reopening despite those inquiries.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiries
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The office said the new unit will work directly with law enforcement agencies during investigations and help ensure consistency in charging decisions and sentencing recommendations.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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For Nanos, much of the public criticism overlooks the realities of how complex criminal investigations unfold, especially when detectives are intentionally withholding information to protect the integrity of the case.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Israel’s government and Hamas did not immediately respond to requests from AP for comment.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Two additional requests to rezone roughly 87 acres of land for the data center are scheduled to go before the council in June after members receive a briefing on data center infrastructure at the council’s work session on June 2.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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Enter Coward, which sees Dhont — who made his debut with the polarizing, award-winning trans drama Girl — pushing himself further in his explorations of sexuality and connection, while working on a far larger scale.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Their unwillingness to engage beyond the surface means a refusal to examine rap’s layered explorations of life, pride and pain, described through lyrical humor, social commentary and witty wordplay.—
A.D. Carson,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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Senate confirmation process could raise questions of experience Hamilton could face pushback in the Senate confirmation process over never having led an emergency management agency, a common stepping stone to becoming administrator of an agency with over 21,000 employees.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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But the decision has also sparked questions about whether such moves amount to rewriting history.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Following initial examinations, the medical examiner determined that the female victim, a 29-year-old from Mexico, died of hyperthermia.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Shortly before her release from prison, Wang said authorities conducted unexplained blood tests and medical examinations.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Sotir said the firm is receiving more inbound queries from business owners who are pressured by tariffs, inflation and other factors.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Customers are engaging less, drop-off rates are climbing, and support queries are increasing.—
Georg Ell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Other bills could lead to new relief for small businesses in the future, with lawmakers endorsing the creation of studies and working groups that will look at things like supporting artificial intelligence use by small businesses and tourism.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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In a 2023 review published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, researchers analyzed more than four decades of reports of near-death experiences, involving more than 2,000 studies and nearly 500 individuals.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The question of how Venus’s atmosphere affects probes isn’t just about the past—the list of artifacts may be growing soon because more probes are set to land on Venus.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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Both Voyager probes launched with the same 10 operational instruments.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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“Inquiries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiries. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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