1
as in investigation
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 request
an act or instance of asking for information
one student made a hesitant inquiry about the assignment
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Recent Examples of inquiry
Within 48 hours of the Union-Tribune’s inquiry, the company began proactively issuing refunds to affected customers in Del Mar Heights.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025
Each is an ambassador for the sport, responding to social media DMs, emails and in-person inquiries.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Detroit Free Press inquiries seeking comment, sent to the email addresses listed on Ticket Squeeze and Pure Tonic Marketing's websites, were not returned July 18.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
Responding to fan inquiries on social media platform Threads, Gunn clarified the situation.
—EW.com, 18 July 2025
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2025
Each is an ambassador for the sport, responding to social media DMs, emails and in-person inquiries.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Detroit Free Press inquiries seeking comment, sent to the email addresses listed on Ticket Squeeze and Pure Tonic Marketing's websites, were not returned July 18.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
Responding to fan inquiries on social media platform Threads, Gunn clarified the situation.
—EW.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
Noun
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Challenge manufacturing did not respond to multiple requests for comment.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Sauk County Sheriff Chip Meister did not respond to requests for comment.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The union’s handling of the collusion arbitration ruling requires a thorough examination and recommitment of the NFLPA’s intentions in its representation of players, regardless of the name on the top of the masthead.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
18 July 2025
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The investigative department of the regional department of the Investigative Committee (IC) of Russia has now organized a procedural examination into the circumstances of the attack, the outlets reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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Now the chaotic rollout of President Trump’s economic policies and threat to the Federal Reserve’s independence have provoked questions about the stability of American assets.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Noun
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From France, Chichin’s work is an exploration of urban parks that create natural refuges in the heart of cities, reframing them as spaces of resistance and wonder.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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The ship’s missions require the crew to work together to overcome challenges such as combat, puzzle-solving, diplomacy, and exploration.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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The producers, who originally found Ozark creator Bill Dubuque through a cold query, will launch their worldwide talent search through Stage 32’s platform, featuring over 1.3 million members.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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Each individual query through Mistral’s Le Chat assistant generates 1.14 grams of CO2 equivalent and consumes 45 milliliters of water, roughly equivalent to growing a small radish.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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But participants in the study offered several more human hypotheses, too.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
15 July 2025
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In a study published in May, researchers were able to finetune leading large language models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o to generate responses that are harmful and unintended by the makers of the models.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is leading the probe into the shooting and will present its findings to the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office to decide what charges to file against the suspect, according to officials.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
27 July 2025
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The Journal said in February, citing anonymous sources, that the probe focused on billing practices in recent months.—
Tom Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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