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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
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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One of the grant termination notices, obtained through a records request, purported to cancel funding for the Vaccines for Children program in Kansas, which provides vaccinations to uninsured and Medicaid-eligible children.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
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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In light of recent concerns raised by legislative aides, McCluskie told The Post that the legislature’s workplace harassment and expectation policies may need closer examination.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2025
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There can be no question that this group is competing for one another, in a way that the Canucks too often didn’t earlier this season.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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For forward-thinking business leaders, adopting a digital mailroom is no longer a question.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Kip Williams' clever one-woman show adapts the classic exploration of narcissism for the digital age.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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On paper, there’s nothing here that should be untouchable: Horror is a genre ripe for envelope-pushing, and that often includes the exploration of uncomfortable themes.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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The largest Philippine fast food chain will open up to 800 new stores this year with its coffee segment a key expansion driver, Richard Shin, chief financial officer of Jollibee, said in an email response to Forbes Asia’s queries.—
Ian Sayson,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The high-pressure volley of queries, entreaties and pleas for patience plays out each evening of Ramadan as Syrians jostle for marook, a sweet bread eaten here during the Muslim fasting month.—
Kiana Hayeri,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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One study defined this phenomenon as psychological distance.—
Ginni Saraswati,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Almost one in four U.S. adults raised Jewish do not identify as religiously Jewish anymore, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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The week’s biggest stories Crime, courts and policing Former Anaheim mayor sentenced in Angel Stadium corruption probe.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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The order against Jenner & Block specifically points to its former association with Andrew Weissmann, a lawyer on Mueller's team during the Trump-Russia probe in his first term.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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