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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
An inquiry to his attorney was not immediately returned.
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Alanna Durkin Richer,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
This regulatory inquiry allowed industry specialists, academic researchers, and technology firms to submit data regarding current capabilities in fault-tolerant computing.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Burnham’s successor did launch a full statutory inquiry that led to more than 200 recommendations for changes.
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Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
The spokesperson said the investigations team continues to gather information, conduct interviews and receive documents as part of the inquiry.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inquiry
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
This regulatory inquiry allowed industry specialists, academic researchers, and technology firms to submit data regarding current capabilities in fault-tolerant computing.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Burnham’s successor did launch a full statutory inquiry that led to more than 200 recommendations for changes.
—
Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
The spokesperson said the investigations team continues to gather information, conduct interviews and receive documents as part of the inquiry.
—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inquiry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
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However, the presence of complex carbon compounds in ancient sediments strengthens the case for further investigation.
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Police said the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
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Furthermore, ElAttrache wrote a letter supporting McGregor’s request for a therapeutic use exemption from UFC drug policies.
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Law enforcement made that request as part of their efforts to solve the case.
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the family’s plans during a June 22 press conference, saying relatives of Kohen Wiley want an independent examination of the evidence and do not want to rely solely on findings from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
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By simply looking at the exam paper, the glasses could transmit questions to a connected AI large language models, which generated answers and displayed them on the lenses.
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Gina Martinez, chair of the executive board of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council, said the land in question provides a vital buffer between port activity and residential communities.
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For exploration further into the turquoise waters, the property’s jetty can act as a launch point for private yacht charters to secluded beaches, day trips to other islands, a kite surfing adventure, and more.
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The discovery is the culmination of lead archaeologist Ivan Šprajc’s three-decade-long exploration of the Central Maya Lowlands, home to between 9 and 11 million people during the Maya civilization’s Late Classic period (600–900 CE).
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As of early 2026, Google was one of the few that published per-query environmental information for its AI models.
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Dubey urged marketers to study AI query results to see if the top models are including or citing their brands in the information sources cited in very fine print.
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The markings can also result from biological activity, making the sample a compelling target for further study.
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In the decade leading up to the pandemic, a study by the Atlantic Council found Pakistan to be one of only five developing economies, out of a sample of more than 60 countries, whose interest payments consumed more than 40% of its annual revenue intake.
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The source familiar with the 2024 fire probe said city inspectors now have questions following this new blaze about how the company handled the recovery from the last incident.
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These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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