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
Many Christians seek to keep a hostile world at bay by discouraging inquiry and critical thinking, by empowering theological enforcers, and by drawing narrow doctrinal boundaries.
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Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Collins has been embroiled in a House ethics inquiry centered on allegations that his then-chief of staff Brandon Phillips misused taxpayer funds by paying his girlfriend for a no-show internship.
—Shannon McCaffrey, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
Advertisement The United States should consider a comparable commission of inquiry to examine modern forms of institutional failure, agency by agency, and rebuild public confidence in government.
—Lucy Lang, Time, 10 June 2026
In March, while the two men were battling for frontrunner status, Steyer unsuccessfully petitioned the California secretary of state to open an inquiry into whether Swalwell was lying about his California residency and therefore ineligible to serve as governor.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Collins has been embroiled in a House ethics inquiry centered on allegations that his then-chief of staff Brandon Phillips misused taxpayer funds by paying his girlfriend for a no-show internship.
—Shannon McCaffrey, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
Advertisement The United States should consider a comparable commission of inquiry to examine modern forms of institutional failure, agency by agency, and rebuild public confidence in government.
—Lucy Lang, Time, 10 June 2026
In March, while the two men were battling for frontrunner status, Steyer unsuccessfully petitioned the California secretary of state to open an inquiry into whether Swalwell was lying about his California residency and therefore ineligible to serve as governor.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
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The crash occurred during a routine developmental test mission for the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, and the cause remains under investigation, with findings potentially six months away.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The officer will remain on leave as the investigation into the police shooting continues, per the police department's policy.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Israel’s request to see the text was rejected by the US, an Israeli source told CNN.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Tandoori Pizza did not respond to a request for comment from The Sacramento Bee.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Investigators are expected to move the wreckage to a secure location for further examination after initial on-site documentation is complete.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The judge ultimately directed an examination of potential options for his detainment in the Tampa area, and has now ruled for that custodial transfer to occur.—
Doug Lantz,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Iran’s diplomatic delegation to the United Nations did not immediately return a request for comment, and the White House did not immediately reply to questions from CNN.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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As is, the agreement does not resolve the question of Iran’s nuclear program, according to Aragchi, who said nuclear matters would be negotiated further down the line.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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This article is part of our Style of Play series, an exploration of World Cup kit culture.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Adding to the charm, guests are treated to a variety of authentic accommodations, including several located within national park perimeters, providing extra time for activities and exploration.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Sometimes the executive leads, and positioning a CEO as an authority on a topic can pave the way for the company to show up later in product- or solution-focused queries.—
Dean Trevelino,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Acknowledging its decision to err on the side of caution, Anthropic said Fable 5’s safety-first approach might incorrectly flag harmless requests as being suspicious for less than 5% of queries.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Brain imaging studies have also shown placebo responses can influence stress pathways, hormone activity, immune responses and chemicals tied to mood and pain regulation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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About 96 million Americans ages 16 and older identify as birders, roughly 37% of the US population, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2022 demographic and economic survey on birding, the most comprehensive study to date.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The probe is still ongoing, as is a police inquiry whose findings were due two months ago.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The consulate probe was launched about six months ago and involves some 70 workers, mostly from India.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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