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Recent Examples of interrogatory
The administration must respond to interrogatories and document production requests and four officials must sit for a deposition by April 23, per the judge’s orders.
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Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
In January, attorneys for the injured woman filed a motion to compel the White Sox and their security to respond to pre-trial interrogatories and documents requests.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
And then the second dinner table scene at the end is much less flattering, much more interrogatory.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
This might come in the form of a request for production of documents or things, a request for admissions, interrogatories or even a notice to take your deposition.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas News, 10 May 2023
The objection also said Alabama law restricts questions, or interrogatories, to 40 without the court’s permission to go beyond that limit.
—Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 20 Apr. 2023
In the district court, Clinton was ordered to respond to interrogatories.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 14 Apr. 2020
Along those lines, various persons in Williamson’s orbit could be forced to answer questions in depositions and through interrogatories.
—Michael McCann, SI.com, 22 Aug. 2019
During it, Brown and Taylor would be required to answer questions under oath, either in depositions (in-person answers) or interrogatories (written answers).
—Michael McCann, SI.com, 11 Sep. 2019
Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025
In January, attorneys for the injured woman filed a motion to compel the White Sox and their security to respond to pre-trial interrogatories and documents requests.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
And then the second dinner table scene at the end is much less flattering, much more interrogatory.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
This might come in the form of a request for production of documents or things, a request for admissions, interrogatories or even a notice to take your deposition.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas News, 10 May 2023
The objection also said Alabama law restricts questions, or interrogatories, to 40 without the court’s permission to go beyond that limit.
—Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 20 Apr. 2023
In the district court, Clinton was ordered to respond to interrogatories.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 14 Apr. 2020
Along those lines, various persons in Williamson’s orbit could be forced to answer questions in depositions and through interrogatories.
—Michael McCann, SI.com, 22 Aug. 2019
During it, Brown and Taylor would be required to answer questions under oath, either in depositions (in-person answers) or interrogatories (written answers).
—Michael McCann, SI.com, 11 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrogatory
Noun
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The latter two in particular are emblematic of Hayes’ examination of her broader player pool, with both stepping into more important roles given positional absences.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Closer examination reveals tensions that are more subtle but no less profound.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Susan Handy, a UC Davis professor who studies transportation, previously told The Bee that decades of research show that adding lanes to a roadway only relieves congestion in the short term.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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The company also offers extensive vulnerability research guidelines, which is good.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The public and private sectors must keep funding and extending collaboration in the rapidly changing landscape with research and development and exploration in order to solve the numerous issues that lie ahead and enhance our quality of life and safety.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The film’s blend of humor, supernatural elements and folklore struck a chord with audiences, paving the way for further exploration of the genre.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Noun
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During the inquest over the actor's death at Avon Coroner's Court in England, it was revealed that Danan was found unresponsive, sitting on the sofa in front of the television at his home in Brislington, Bristol, after ingesting a fatal cocktail of drugs, the BBC reported.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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More recently, in 2024, he was appointed head of a committee to supervise Spain’s soccer federation (RFEF) in the wake of ex-chief Luis Rubiales’ departure and an inquest into corruption within the organization.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Section 301 allows the president to conduct investigations on trading partners and impose tariffs at the conclusion of the probe.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Yet Bongino's post on X announced that case was part of a new probe.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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We’re taught to prioritize action over inquiry, compliance over curiosity.—
Hunter McMahon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Newsweek reached out to Marriott International and the woman's attorney for comment via email outside of regular office hours on Tuesday, as well as to Clearview Building Services, LLC, via an online inquiry form.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Noun
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More than half of people hit the snooze button, a new study finds, which likely disrupts important, restorative REM sleep.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
30 May 2025
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Of the 19 million children, our study found about 3.5 million live with a parent who has multiple substance use disorders.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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The request for correction process is intended to correct errors, not to bias assessments to be more favorable to industry and to delay protective actions.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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The band engaged in a monthslong dispute with Simon, who did not respond to multiple requests for comment from Rolling Stone.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Interrogatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrogatory. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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