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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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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
The Washington Department of Ecology also did not respond to an inquiry.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 May 2026
The two-year investigation included over 20 search warrants and record inquiry requests, according to the release.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Perez’s office did not respond to an inquiry from the Orlando Sentinel.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Royal commissions are Australia's highest form of public inquiry.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 May 2026
The two-year investigation included over 20 search warrants and record inquiry requests, according to the release.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Perez’s office did not respond to an inquiry from the Orlando Sentinel.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Royal commissions are Australia's highest form of public inquiry.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
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Investigating active government officials in Mexico is a new strategy for the United States, which in the past refrained from targeting sitting leaders in allied countries with criminal investigations because of the clear political ramifications.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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On Monday, the USTR proposed a 25% duty on many Brazilian goods as a result of a Section 301 investigation into the country’s digital trade practices and preferential tariffs.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Children’s books and board games, Wii and family films are available on request.—
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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Rather than prompting examination of the systems in which those outcomes occur, a common counterargument is that attention to diversity risks lowering standards or excusing poor performance.—
Vanessa Grubbs,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Levinson and director of photography Marcell Rév mostly left the soundstages that defined the first two seasons for an expansive, on-location examination of Southern California, from Lancaster to Long Beach.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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So the question is no longer theoretical.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Amble Health did not respond to questions for this article.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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What results is a hallucinatory exploration of power, control, desire, and — that hottest of fascinated feelings right now — obsession.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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Louise Prockter, director of NASA’s Planetary Science Division, said the spacecraft’s findings will continue supporting future exploration efforts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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That means looking at the full path from the search query to the landing page to the conversion.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Time is also spent on writing effective prompts - or queries - so that Claude and other AI chatbots can deliver the best response, or perform the most effective action.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The clubby Le Bar Botaniste (named for Prince Roland's favorite area of study) stocks an array of rare botanical spirits; there's even an absinthe fountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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That said, studies suggest that these very low-frequency sound waves may affect the brain, heart, and vestibular system (which controls balance).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
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Subpoenas have been sent to the governing body and the probe relates to the eight matches that will be staged at MetLife Stadium, including the final.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Various sizes are available, but a 36-inch probe, priced at around $40, is a widely available size that should be more than sufficient for measuring soil moisture at the appropriate depth.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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