1
as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
an inquiry into the origins of the universe
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as in requests
an act or instance of asking for information
one student made a hesitant inquiry about the assignment
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Recent Examples of inquiries
Imagine virtual agents that understand customer intent, adjust based on real-time interactions and resolve inquiries without human intervention.
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Lori Thomas, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Designed to handle millions of inquiries simultaneously without compromising accuracy, Erica ensures that human agents are available for issues requiring emotional and personalized attention.
—Eric Ezenwa, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.
—Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Officials should also watch for inquiries about modifying a vehicle for heavier loads or faster speeds, and monitor reports of rental vehicles parked near sensitive facilities for a prolonged period of time.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Following the Big Easy massacre of one of their congregants, the mosque took to social media to instruct its members not to respond to the FBI if approached, and to instead direct all inquiries to CAIR.
—Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Over the past year, The Bee answered a variety of inquiries — figuring out what the tower by V and 49th streets in Sacramento is used for, to seeing whether there were actual orchards in Orangevale and Citrus Heights and finding out if progress has been made on the California Capitol Annex Project.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
The same company in April advised village staff to designate a spokesperson and have all media inquiries go through the city manager.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Focus on topics, rather than specific questions, because interviewers’ inquiries can come in various forms.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Lori Thomas, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Designed to handle millions of inquiries simultaneously without compromising accuracy, Erica ensures that human agents are available for issues requiring emotional and personalized attention.
—Eric Ezenwa, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.
—Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Officials should also watch for inquiries about modifying a vehicle for heavier loads or faster speeds, and monitor reports of rental vehicles parked near sensitive facilities for a prolonged period of time.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Following the Big Easy massacre of one of their congregants, the mosque took to social media to instruct its members not to respond to the FBI if approached, and to instead direct all inquiries to CAIR.
—Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Over the past year, The Bee answered a variety of inquiries — figuring out what the tower by V and 49th streets in Sacramento is used for, to seeing whether there were actual orchards in Orangevale and Citrus Heights and finding out if progress has been made on the California Capitol Annex Project.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
The same company in April advised village staff to designate a spokesperson and have all media inquiries go through the city manager.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Focus on topics, rather than specific questions, because interviewers’ inquiries can come in various forms.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Inquiries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiries. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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