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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
That’s why The Charlotte Observer has brought back the Panthers mailbag to answer those inquiries and much more.
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Mike Kaye
june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Such inquiries are also booming in suburban areas and the commuter communities around bigger metros.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 June 2026
These are not exploratory inquiries.
—Imri Marcus, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Business records obtained at the time by the Columbus Dispatch linked Microsoft founder Bill Gates to the entity, but Savion didn't respond to inquiries about the ruling or the project landowner.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
The Japanese investor, who was used to fielding similar inquiries from company leaders, was intrigued by an approach made directly by a head of state and started reviewing the matter in earnest.
—Benoit Berthelot, Fortune, 30 May 2026
On Wednesday, the Barrington Township Republican Organization postponed a fundraising dinner scheduled for the following day after inquiries from the Tribune.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The Giants tried to preempt any reporters’ inquiries with the team’s version of the story that the Giants are moving on.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Many identity theft protection services monitor the major credit bureaus and alert you to new accounts, inquiries or changes to your file.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Mike Kaye
june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Such inquiries are also booming in suburban areas and the commuter communities around bigger metros.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 June 2026
These are not exploratory inquiries.
—Imri Marcus, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Business records obtained at the time by the Columbus Dispatch linked Microsoft founder Bill Gates to the entity, but Savion didn't respond to inquiries about the ruling or the project landowner.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
The Japanese investor, who was used to fielding similar inquiries from company leaders, was intrigued by an approach made directly by a head of state and started reviewing the matter in earnest.
—Benoit Berthelot, Fortune, 30 May 2026
On Wednesday, the Barrington Township Republican Organization postponed a fundraising dinner scheduled for the following day after inquiries from the Tribune.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
The Giants tried to preempt any reporters’ inquiries with the team’s version of the story that the Giants are moving on.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 May 2026
Many identity theft protection services monitor the major credit bureaus and alert you to new accounts, inquiries or changes to your file.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiries
Noun
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If the show still has some of those deep investigations then bringing in creators to do — hopefully well-done and polished — softer pieces could be OK.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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In short, electronic devices matter in NFL investigations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2026
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Accessibility The hotel has a selection of accessible room options split between the new and old parts of the building, ramp access via The Connaught Bar, and a team on standby to cater to all disabilities and requests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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And, just for good measure, his campaign confirmed the identity of Talarico’s girlfriend after Texas outlet Current Revolt published her name despite the campaign’s requests of other newsrooms to do the opposite.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
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The Prime Video comedy series, which is currently filming its second season, is loosely based on Skinner's own college years, satirizing his early explorations of love as a gay man in all of its pain and pleasure.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The 2026 Open Doors Projects showcase features six first and second features in development — from portraits of music and memory to explorations of womanhood, urban life and the long shadows of colonialism.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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In this period before culture was so profoundly professionalized, populism and pluralism were genuine material questions of public participation, access, and power.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The details of the card are written in a cursive that flows against the less elastic serifs of the demographic data questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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What is usually missed in examinations of the global village is that McLuhan was not necessarily optimistic about it.—
Brian A. Cogan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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Ross did not respond to those queries.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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The Beat Bobby Flay star regularly responds to viewers' queries about his Food Network series on social media, weighing in on various topics.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Previous studies have examined everything from crayfish to eel larvae.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Modern studies suggest their properties may have resulted from advanced forging techniques and carbon-rich steel derived from Indian Wootz steel.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Investigations, reviews and outside probes In the midst of the overpayment debate, the unemployment insurance division devolved into a series of investigations, reviews of those investigations and spiraling distrust between staff and superiors, labor department documents obtained by The Post show.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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It was previously used for government launches from 1962-2005, including lunar lander Surveyor 1 in 1967 and some of the Mariner probes.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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“Inquiries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiries. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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