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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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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 inquiry also asks for information about requests for access to IRS systems from any agency in the executive branch, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Social Security Administration and DOGE.
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William Turton, ProPublica, 25 Apr. 2025
Among the questions the senators present for review are inquiries about how incentivizing employees at field offices to resign impacted customer service, as well as the effect of incentivizing appeals council employees to do the same on appeals council decisions.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration did not respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Personal bankruptcy inquiries surged in the first three months of the year, according to data from LegalShield, a provider of consumer legal services.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
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William Turton, ProPublica, 25 Apr. 2025
Among the questions the senators present for review are inquiries about how incentivizing employees at field offices to resign impacted customer service, as well as the effect of incentivizing appeals council employees to do the same on appeals council decisions.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration did not respond to an inquiry from USA TODAY.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Personal bankruptcy inquiries surged in the first three months of the year, according to data from LegalShield, a provider of consumer legal services.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
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With Zero Trust, businesses must verify every access request before granting entry, ensuring that security remains a top priority at every level of digital interaction.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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His office did not respond to interview requests for this story.—
Jessica Schreifels,
ProPublica,
30 Apr. 2025
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Its message: Instead of going to see a doctor in person, customers can get access to prescription drugs and medicines by filling in a medical intake form and then undergoing an examination online by a medical professional to check their eligibility.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Expand All State administrative complaints says Miami Lakes Plastic Surgery did surgeries without documented proper examination, liposuction with too much fat removed and didn’t provide patients with enough information before surgeries.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Thailand has emerged as a key player in this shift, deploying its first AI police robot during the chaotic Songkran festival, a move that raises critical questions about safety, privacy and the role of technology in society.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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From cutting off government contracts to raising questions about security clearances, the administration has sharpened its tools to challenge the legal industry’s influence — moves that critics call retaliatory and defenders describe as an overdue assertion of executive power.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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Curiosity thrives in cultures that welcome uncertainty and encourage exploration.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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A little self-care or spiritual exploration could go a long way in preparing you for the next chapter.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The origins of the query date back to some years-old Reddit threads.—
Manuela López Restrepo
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Mia Venkat
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Ailsa Chang
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William Troop,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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The integrations announced on Thursday mark the next phase for Claude, which has to this point been able to use available information to inform answers to user queries.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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For example, among nursing home residents with dementia, studies have found a relationship between exposure to elderspeak and behaviors collectively known as resistance to care.—
Paula Span,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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In the study, measles was diagnosed in 504 children, 430 of whom were in the placebo group.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Trump closed with a dig at Harvard University, an institution his administration has targeted with a $2.3 billion funding freeze and federal civil rights probe.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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According to satellite expert Marco Langbroek, the impact speed of the probe, which measures about 3.2 feet across, might be around 150 miles per hour.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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