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
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal recently reported the Cubs have already made inquiries about Miami Marlins pitchers Edward Cabrera and Sandy Alcántara ahead of the trade deadline.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The inquiry adds another dimension to Starship’s development.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 June 2025
Comer is seeking interviews with all of them. Democrats have dismissed the inquiry into Biden's mental state as a partisan exercise that distracts from other pressing issues.
—CBS News, 26 June 2025
Fox News Digital asked why the page no longer exists, but Willkie Farr & Gallagher did not respond to the inquiry.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
The inquiry adds another dimension to Starship’s development.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 June 2025
Comer is seeking interviews with all of them. Democrats have dismissed the inquiry into Biden's mental state as a partisan exercise that distracts from other pressing issues.
—CBS News, 26 June 2025
Fox News Digital asked why the page no longer exists, but Willkie Farr & Gallagher did not respond to the inquiry.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
Noun
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Also this week, Hippler denied the defense's request to delay the trial.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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Florida Emergency Management and ICE did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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Mike Brown has become a legitimate candidate for the job and has had a second interview with the team, but there are still a lot of questions left to be answered.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Kodak Black and Dreezy shared a candid moment where an innocent question resulted in an awkward interaction.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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At the end of the war, a wave of mineral exploration arose across the world to meet the needs of rapidly expanding economies.—
Laura Poppick,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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Billions would go for the Artemis moon mission and for exploration to Mars.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Unlike chatbots that respond to individual queries, Manus maintains context across hour-long work sessions and adapts requirements mid-task.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In May, the chatbot randomly brought up claims of a white genocide in South Africa in responses to completely unrelated queries.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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The bones, which date back to an interglacial period in which Neanderthals lived, were from animals like red deer and horses, according to a study published on July 2 in Science Advances.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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The collapse of tropical forests was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming that followed, according to a new study published July 2 in the British journal Nature Communications.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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The probe, led by the HHS Office for Civil Rights, concluded that the university's response to antisemitic incidents constituted both neglect and active complicity, violating statutory protections against discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The probes came after Rollins violated the Hatch Act by attending a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in Andover that was headlined by former First Lady Jill Biden.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
26 June 2025
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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