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 an inquiry from PEOPLE on Friday, spokesman Rich Azzopardi said Cuomo does not agree with Rosenberg and did not believe Mamdani would celebrate a terrorist attack.
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Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Just this month, the regulator opened a new inquiry into dozens of reports that Teslas with FSD engaged had violated traffic laws, with some of these incidents leading to collisions and injuries.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Penzone, who has not responded to inquiries from The Republic, announced his resignation from the Sheriff’s Office in December 2023.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The committee voted unanimously not to launch a cancer cluster inquiry at Warren Hills Elementary.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
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Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Just this month, the regulator opened a new inquiry into dozens of reports that Teslas with FSD engaged had violated traffic laws, with some of these incidents leading to collisions and injuries.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Penzone, who has not responded to inquiries from The Republic, announced his resignation from the Sheriff’s Office in December 2023.
—Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The committee voted unanimously not to launch a cancer cluster inquiry at Warren Hills Elementary.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
Noun
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In the aftermath of the investigation, Ring’s family filed suit, alleging that the school had not done enough to protect the child.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
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Richmond Sheriff Antoinette Irving announced that her office had launched an internal investigation and was reviewing bodycam footage to determine the circumstances around the use of force.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Kirill Kaprizov, who showed his frustration after Anthony Mantha’s empty-net goal by shooting the puck against the boards and then removing his number from the board that listed media requests following the game, scored the lone goal for Minnesota.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, Fox Weather had reported that United Airlines would abandon its request for passengers to open window shades upon landing after quietly beginning to encourage it in 2020.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The alternative story of Helen’s Egyptian detour invites a more critical examination of the relationship between war and story by highlighting the degree to which humans have been conditioned by a narrative that presents war as the ultimate stage for personal and national glory.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The femur bone was taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for examination.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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My third answer to the question about place is lighter and much more recent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The central question was where the canvassers lived during the petition drive, Wood said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What Happens Next Iran faces a pivotal moment in its water crisis, requiring urgent reforms in consumption, irrigation and infrastructure as well as the exploration of alternative supplies through desalination and imports.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The film instead offers an intimate, unhurried exploration of human cruelty.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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One student who stepped up to the mic asked the VP a multi-part question about immigration, but ended with a key query about his multi-racial, multi-faith house.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Miami Yacht Club did not immediately respond to a Herald query for comment.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These are Logan Paulsen and his wife Kelly’s rescue dogs, all different ages and sizes, all at the door of their comfortable northern Virginia home to greet his students for another day of film study and training.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Although further studies – such as carbon dating – are needed to determine its exact age, the team estimated the crater’s formation period by analyzing its geological structure and the extent of erosion.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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This kind of bet is key to the sports betting probe announced Thursday.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Several games from the 2024-25 season fall within the probe's scope.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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