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
Multiple petitions were submitted to the High Court after Bar's dismissal, claiming that Netanyahu had a conflict of interest because of a Shin Bet inquiry into several of his close aides.
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Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025
His attorney, John MacDonald, did not immediately return an inquiry from PEOPLE.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has opened an inquiry into Disney and ABC’s DEI programs, marking the second investigation of a major media company.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
The University of Minnesota and ICE St. Paul did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025
His attorney, John MacDonald, did not immediately return an inquiry from PEOPLE.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has opened an inquiry into Disney and ABC’s DEI programs, marking the second investigation of a major media company.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
The University of Minnesota and ICE St. Paul did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
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Representatives for Ventura and Combs have not responded to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The plan for a Monday meeting could still fall through if his request for postponement is denied, Axios reported.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2025
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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What follows is a twisted examination of motherhood and the arbitrary expectations of adulthood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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There is no question that online shopping has dramatically changed all of retail, and TV shopping channels are no exception.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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And that means not just asking the right questions, but doing it differently from the others zillion candidates who read books on interviewing, memorize 50 questions, and regurgitate them robotically.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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First, Europe is increasingly recognizing the need to develop homegrown capabilities in critical areas like space exploration and key technologies, especially given its lack of a bold program comparable to the U.S. or China.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In Ecuador and Peru, in addition to shore excursions to learn hat making and ceviche making, respectively, there are opportunities to leave the ship and fly off to a four-day exploration of the Galápagos and a two-night trip to Machu Picchu, meeting the ship at a later port.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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The sheer scale of DNS infrastructure further complicates defense efforts, as organizations often struggle to monitor and secure the vast number of queries flowing through their networks.—
David Redekop,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The collection’s eponymous essay is a selection of Vara’s Google Search queries, organized by category (who, what, when, where, why, how).—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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One study conducted during Covid-19 lockdowns found loneliness was heavily associated with greater depression and thoughts of suicide.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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According to one study, telemedicine encounters increased 766% in the first three months of the COVID outbreak.—
Felicia Faber,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The entire Rio Rancho junior varsity baseball team was suspended in the midst of the probe.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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During President Trump’s first month in office, the U.S. Education Department opened a probe into the Ithaca City School District over an annual student conference from which white children were reportedly excluded.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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