INTERROGATORIES Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

interrogatories

noun

plural of interrogatory

as in investigations

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Noun

Carr has launched multiple investigations of the broadcast networks, but has issued few if any actual sanctions or resolution.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Some of Meir’s favorite experiments took place in the Life Sciences Glovebox, including investigations involving neocartilage and stem cells.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of investigations

Noun

Noreus then submitted fraudulent transcripts to state nursing boards so students could take licensing examinations and obtain nursing licenses, according to prosecutors.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
After undergoing examinations for her physical safety, the young woman was arrested on accusations of perpetrating crime against public health, per El Mundo.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of examinations

Noun

Roma Daravi, a spokesperson for the Kennedy Center, did not respond to requests for comment.

— MATTHEW DALY, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Loan requests from borrowers increased 42% between the first and second quarters of 2026, with nearly 87% used for essential expenses, according to the company’s proprietary data.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of requests

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The scandal would be the center of congressional inquiries and investigations.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
The goal is to align these factors with your initial marketing strategy so your practice attracts the right patients at the right volume, rather than simply generating more inquiries.

— Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of inquiries

Noun

Hadrian’s Wall is the place of continuing archeological discovery, even after all these years and explorations.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Sep. 2026
And it's brought to our audience a wide range of compelling stories – from personal narratives to sound-rich explorations of places and events to hard-hitting journalism on issues and topics that are important to students.

— Janet W. Lee, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of explorations

Noun

Hur judiciously constructs scene after scene that pulls and pushes the various probes closer to and further from the mysterious truth, which feels at once obscured and hidden in plain sight.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Even with Oracle founder Larry Ellison the primary backer of his son’s ParaBros dreams, the even older Ellison’s net worth, which has been declining of late, may not be able to handle the strain of months and months of such probes.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of probes

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Widespread scientific consensus and decades of studies have firmly concluded there is no link between vaccines and autism.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Several preliminary assessments were done, said Susannah Campbell of BFW Engineering & Testing, including studies of the railyard’s soil, possible air pollution, and how much noise a new maintenance facility would create.

— Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

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