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
In response to a media inquiry about attendance Tuesday, LAUSD officials said keeping campuses open made an immediate difference.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Suncor did not respond to an email inquiry from The Denver Post.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Inventories listing all 1,100-plus school files obtained by IRS investigators indicate the scope of the inquiry extends to Epic’s governance, as well as its high-dollar management and technology contracts since its founding 15 years ago.
—Andrea Eger, Oklahoma Watch, 14 Apr. 2026
Over time, Khazheeva reports a measurable shift in lead quality and deal size, with an increase in high-intent inquiries and a growing share of higher-value contracts.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Suncor did not respond to an email inquiry from The Denver Post.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Inventories listing all 1,100-plus school files obtained by IRS investigators indicate the scope of the inquiry extends to Epic’s governance, as well as its high-dollar management and technology contracts since its founding 15 years ago.
—Andrea Eger, Oklahoma Watch, 14 Apr. 2026
Over time, Khazheeva reports a measurable shift in lead quality and deal size, with an increase in high-intent inquiries and a growing share of higher-value contracts.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
Noun
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After learning of the criminal investigation in 2022, King attempted to obstruct justice by deleting online records, prosecutors alleged in court documents.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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During the eight-month investigation, HBPD detectives began communicating with him, where an agent posed as a woman babysitting a 4-year-old girl, according to prosecutors.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Nelson-Reilly’s attorney, Andrew Jason Proto, did not immediately respond Tuesday to a request for comment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The request came years after the school district passed its own policy putting restrictions on what teachers could hang in their classrooms, and calling for classrooms to be content neutral and distraction free.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But understanding the Pioneers’ breathtaking run requires a deeper examination of the scene.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Both individuals were taken to a local hospital for a full examination.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Regardless of whether contract spending is large or small, experts say the key question is how closely those agreements are monitored.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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That was the question swirling around social media after some comments were left on the Downtown Stockton Alliance Facebook page regarding the community ambassador program.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The 11-room Six Bells Countryside Inn is a maximalist country-kitsch exploration.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Directed by Joshua Bailey in his feature directorial debut, the 74-minute documentary follows the history of urban exploration around Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, and the people who break into closed or closing attractions around the park to document the infrastructure.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
14 Apr. 2026
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That included adding a warrant requirement, restrictions on search queries, and enhanced penalties for privacy violations.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
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These queries could be related to Levi’s Red Tab loyalty program, processing returns, or even the qualities of selvedge denim; the tool’s knowledge is vast and its applications innumerable, the brand said upon launch.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Hospital data showed that, by 2023, over half of all trauma cases related to bikes or scooters involved an e-bike or e-scooter, an increase from just 8% in 2018, according to the study, published in the journal Neurosurgery.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The study, published today in Science Advances, suggests a peaceful succession is indeed possible in one of the only eusocial (and most bloody) mammals, the researchers say.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
15 Apr. 2026
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The arrest comes about two months after the artist was named a target of a grand jury probe.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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British police subsequently launched a criminal probe and searched Mandelson’s houses in London and western England.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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