as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
there's no need to conduct an inquisition about so trivial a matter
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Recent Examples of inquisitions
Conservative influencers are pushing for a return to the dark days of 1950s inquisitions.
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Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
McCullum generally leaves in-match inquisitions to his loyal lieutenants, Marcus Trescothick and Jeetan Patel.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
McCullum generally leaves in-match inquisitions to his loyal lieutenants, Marcus Trescothick and Jeetan Patel.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquisitions
Noun
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If the show still has some of those deep investigations then bringing in creators to do — hopefully well-done and polished — softer pieces could be OK.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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In short, electronic devices matter in NFL investigations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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That’s why The Charlotte Observer has brought back the Panthers mailbag to answer those inquiries and much more.—
Mike Kaye
June 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Such inquiries are also booming in suburban areas and the commuter communities around bigger metros.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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What is usually missed in examinations of the global village is that McLuhan was not necessarily optimistic about it.—
Brian A. Cogan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The Prime Video comedy series, which is currently filming its second season, is loosely based on Skinner's own college years, satirizing his early explorations of love as a gay man in all of its pain and pleasure.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The 2026 Open Doors Projects showcase features six first and second features in development — from portraits of music and memory to explorations of womanhood, urban life and the long shadows of colonialism.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Previous studies have examined everything from crayfish to eel larvae.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Modern studies suggest their properties may have resulted from advanced forging techniques and carbon-rich steel derived from Indian Wootz steel.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Investigations, reviews and outside probes In the midst of the overpayment debate, the unemployment insurance division devolved into a series of investigations, reviews of those investigations and spiraling distrust between staff and superiors, labor department documents obtained by The Post show.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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It was previously used for government launches from 1962-2005, including lunar lander Surveyor 1 in 1967 and some of the Mariner probes.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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“Inquisitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitions. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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