as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
the police conducted an inquest into the case
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Recent Examples of inquest
The 46-year-old died last month and an inquest today was opened and then adjourned for a full hearing to May 28, according to the BBC, which reported its provisional results.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
As the five-day inquest continues, a fuller picture is emerging about their lives and final moments.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 24 July 2025
The inquest jury also rejected the police’s claim that the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes was lawful.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 1 July 2025
At the 2013 inquest into the death of Josh Lyons, a former Tottenham Hotspur youth-team player, the coroner, Dr Karen Henderson, criticised the game for not doing more to support young footballers dealing with being released.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 June 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
As the five-day inquest continues, a fuller picture is emerging about their lives and final moments.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 24 July 2025
The inquest jury also rejected the police’s claim that the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes was lawful.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 1 July 2025
At the 2013 inquest into the death of Josh Lyons, a former Tottenham Hotspur youth-team player, the coroner, Dr Karen Henderson, criticised the game for not doing more to support young footballers dealing with being released.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquest
Noun
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Eagle Hills Elementary did not answer the Statesman’s questions, directing inquiries to the school district.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Aug. 2025
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The department is currently gathering information, Yates said, but will not begin an official inquiry until after the teenager’s Aug. 28 juvenile court appearance.—
Caroline Neal,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Carter said the lab is involved in fingerprinting, narcotics, toxicology and firearms examination.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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In 2021, TeamHealth agreed to pay $48 million to settle a lawsuit in which two former employees alleged the company routinely billed for nonexistent doctor examinations and critical care services.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The plan calls for up to two drill rigs operating simultaneously during exploration.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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As search efforts continue, there has been no sign of the 46-year-old woman — even after a multi-agency exploration of a nearby forest preserve.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But the study also claims London lags behind other cities, such as Singapore and Copenhagen, in its adaptation financing efforts.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the study, people started out at 6 mg, then increased to 12 mg four weeks later, then to the maintenance dose of 36 mg four weeks after that.—
Alice Park,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Inquest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquest. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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