INQUIRY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

inquiry

noun

in-ˈkwī(-ə)r-ē

Definition of inquiry

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 Spokesperson Jennifer Singer said this week the city was pleased with the small claims outcome but declined to comment further on the case, directing inquiries to the arguments Sacramento made in court. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 Her projects frequently blur the boundaries between artistic practice and civic inquiry. — Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 The Interior Department directed inquiries to the White House. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Still, the inquiry itself has been enough to force the network to hedge which guests appear on the show, a notable departure from The View’s previous booking decisions. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inquiry

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry

Noun

The agency has required the building’s owner to hire a third-party engineer to conduct a forensic evaluation — a formal investigation to determine the cause of the structural failure.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
There were 267 investigations opened by California wildlife officials into wolf-livestock predation in 2025, up from 74 the previous year.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of investigation

Noun

Trump weighs a return to war with Iran Sit’s attorney, Kate Corrigan, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday afternoon.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 11 July 2026
Plans for a data center in Henderson County are apparently on hold for now after the developer did not provide justification for a request to pull a maximum of nearly 2 billion gallons of water a year from Cedar Creek Lake.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

Definition of request

Noun

Rescuers took the angler to a nearby landing and turned him over to EMS personnel for examination.

— Mark Price July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Medical consultants and therapists provide cardio and nutritional assessments, deep-tissue massages, facials, and gynecological examinations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of examination

Noun

In terms of threading the needle between the experimentation and playing Lestat does before landing on a style that’s uniquely his, Lestat’s preference for musical exploration is akin to Hart’s own.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Well, the nation came of age industrially after the Wright brothers' historic flight and has been a leader in aerospace tech and exploration ever since.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of exploration

Noun

So rather than treating every query as a simple question-and-answer task, the system evaluates the operational context before generating a recommendation.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Standard closed-model deployments route prompts through external infrastructure, meaning proprietary workflows, customer data, and strategic processes leave the building every time an employee runs a query.

— Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of query

Noun

Omdia’s recent study found that the volume of phones under $400 will decline, while higher price points will offset the decline.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
But that belief doesn’t appear to align with reality, as according to recent studies, women may receive significantly less in Social Security benefits than their male counterparts.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 10 July 2026

Definition of study

Noun

To Siebel Newsom, the critiques of her work and the federal probe are part of a broader hounding of women who enter the public sphere.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Two deputy district attorneys later complained that their then-boss, District Attorney Mark Peterson, killed the probe to protect Kramer.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026