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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
While court records suggest a settlement may be in the works, the county’s inquiry appears to have stalled.
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Expulsion would require a two-thirds majority, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has promised Democrats won't help Republicans kick her out of Congress, regardless of the ethics inquiry.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The movie, in its way, is a rigorous inquiry.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
But the series works because these inquiries are no small matter for the rest of us, either.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Expulsion would require a two-thirds majority, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has promised Democrats won't help Republicans kick her out of Congress, regardless of the ethics inquiry.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The movie, in its way, is a rigorous inquiry.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
But the series works because these inquiries are no small matter for the rest of us, either.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
Noun
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Anyone can trigger an adult protection investigation by calling The Florida Abuse Hotline, 1-800-96 ABUSE.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The investigation revealed that the man near the scene was the child's uncle, who was the last person known to be responsible for the child's care, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cator Ruma did not respond to the Idaho Statesman’s request for a comment or interview.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The appeals court denied the request, and the public defender’s client, Kyle Kjoller, was ultimately convicted on several felony firearms charges.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Whether this turns out to be a goofy bit of fluff or an actual examination of power dynamics in relationships is yet to be determined (though the trailer suggests the former).—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Included in the analysis were examinations of pay distribution, employment conditions, labor load and education rates of a demographic that makes up 39% of the Golden State’s labor force.—
Nicole Macias Garibay,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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How will the question appear on the ballot?—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Steyer faced questions about his offshore investments before.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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While the crew will not land on the moon, NASA said the lunar flyby mission is designed to test life support systems and critical operations, paving the way for future moon landings and Mars exploration.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Inside the University of Texas at Arlington planetarium, students and space enthusiasts gathered to witness the next chapter in lunar exploration.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Aaron spent long hours at his computer answering queries, fixing bugs, and releasing updates to serve his growing base.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Under the new system, people would instead specify which AI service to use for each query.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers popular toys, scientific studies, natural disasters, holidays, and trending news.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The school integrates four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience through its corporate work study program.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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South Africa’s police chief was charged with corruption as part of a probe that has exposed the staggering graft problem in the continent’s biggest economy.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The probe adds to pressure that social media companies are facing on both sides of the Atlantic over the welfare of young people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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