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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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
These orders, including the most recent one, issued February 5, honor honest scientific inquiry and reverse the trend of activists distorting the scientific picture.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Colman Domingo, for his part, fielded inquiries in a June 11 interview.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
In Washington, Walberg’s inquiry comes as the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, led by its new chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), is expected to hold a hearing in the near future about federal regulation for college athletes’ NIL deals.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2025
This move is expected to streamline the refund process and reduce the workload of IRS personnel who previously handled a significant volume of refund inquiries manually.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Colman Domingo, for his part, fielded inquiries in a June 11 interview.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
In Washington, Walberg’s inquiry comes as the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, led by its new chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), is expected to hold a hearing in the near future about federal regulation for college athletes’ NIL deals.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2025
This move is expected to streamline the refund process and reduce the workload of IRS personnel who previously handled a significant volume of refund inquiries manually.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
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President Donald Trump approved the state's request for an emergency disaster declaration for the historic flooding, the governor said, adding that rising rivers and snow this week remain a threat.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, for Browns general manager Andrew Berry and a franchise at a quarterback crossroads, two things take precedence, both in the building and in external headlines: Myles Garrett’s trade request and the team’s ongoing quarterback search.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Dahmes conducted a forensic examination of the victim’s phone and found more text messages between the victim and the phone number between Aug. 1-5.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Records that used to bristle with a love of craft and earnest examinations of the artist’s fears now offer the gift of ear-hustling a man exercising the freedom to center himself and burn bridges.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Coming from a filmmaker with a background in video art and large-scale installations, the film uses 3D scanning and AI to explore questions of dispossession and social control through the prism of a commonplace police identity check.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Republicans now face the question of whether those gains will last through future elections, while Democrats will be spending the next few years fighting to win back those voters who shifted rightward in 2024.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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This voyage combines exploration and comfort, culminating in a front-row seat to one of nature's greatest shows.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Sailings run from December to May, during which time the region’s unpredictable weather abates for long enough to allow for comfortable exploration.—
Justin Meneguzzi,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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When trying to order food or ask for the price of a cab ride, for example, typing in your query will yield a quick, accurate translation in the language of your choice.—
Séamus Bellamy,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
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For queries, direct message via Instagram @donutstedoughnuts or email orders@donutste.com.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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As Top Legacy Streaming Titles Of 2024 For the purposes of the study, protagonists are the characters from whose perspective the story is told.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The control group avoided all peanuts for the duration of the 18-month study.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
11 Feb. 2025
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China this week also opened a probe into Google over alleged antitrust violations, although the market regulator did not supply details over the focus of the investigation.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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The show turned over the materials to the FCC, but the agency is not dismissing its probe, in response to a complaint filed by a conservative group claiming that the network was trying to bolster Harris’ prospects in the 2024 election.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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