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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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
Aside from the public inquiry, Crotzer says the film is taking them through prop houses and guitar shops as well.
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
Once the inquiry has been completed, Shawcross will advise whether the appointment process has followed certain guidelines.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Only intermittently did those inquiries escape from that bubble.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Set in 1950, but exploring the mystery of individual temperament at the center of worldwide millennial conflict, The Phoenician Scheme poses Welles’s inquiry about human nature while appealing to movie-lovers’ delight.
—Armond White, National Review, 30 May 2025
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
Once the inquiry has been completed, Shawcross will advise whether the appointment process has followed certain guidelines.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Only intermittently did those inquiries escape from that bubble.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
Set in 1950, but exploring the mystery of individual temperament at the center of worldwide millennial conflict, The Phoenician Scheme poses Welles’s inquiry about human nature while appealing to movie-lovers’ delight.
—Armond White, National Review, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
Noun
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Amazon did not immediately return Sourcing Journal’s request for comment on its robotics aspirations.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
5 June 2025
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The request for correction process is intended to correct errors, not to bias assessments to be more favorable to industry and to delay protective actions.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
Noun
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During cross examination, Abrego Garcia’s attorneys raised questions about possible conflicts of interest.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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On cross examination, defense attorneys introduced evidence showing Jane expressed gratitude for Combs during the trip.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 June 2025
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The question of the teams’ rivalry status is not confirmed, but recent events point to the answer being a yes.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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And then comes the question of wages, which have stagnated and, in some cases, fallen in the past year when adjusted for inflation.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
8 June 2025
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The billionaire's federal contracts range in research development, space exploration, utility and defense, particularly as space becomes more and more militarized.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Another feature that caught our eye (and our tester's baby) is the amount of sensory exploration this center provides.—
Cameron LeBlanc,
Parents,
5 June 2025
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Apple processes data on the device or for more complex queries via its Private Cloud Compute encrypted cloud storage.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Today's Google alternatives all have their own take on AI Overviews, which generates responses to queries based on search results.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Some powders contain aspartame or acesulfame potassium (also known as acesulfame K), which, one 2022 study suggested, may be linked to a greater cancer risk (although other studies have not found this).—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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For example, the UK’s mattress trade association reacted to the study by issuing guidance for its members.—
Arlene Blum,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The probe was delayed from 2022, and headed for the asteroid Psyche, using a Mars-gravity assist and not arriving until August 2029.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Resilience carried five payloads, including a water electrolyzer experiment, a food production experiment, and a deep-space radiation probe.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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