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
Since that day, Alastair and Naomi have dedicated themselves to finding out exactly what happened and making sure all the available evidence was brought to their son’s inquest, turning what would initially have been a four-hour hearing at West London Coroner’s Court into one that lasted six days.
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Persons of interest were interviewed, but no credible suspects had emerged, and the missing persons cold case was referred to the coroner for an inquest.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
The inquest — a fact-finding proceeding that examines the circumstances of a death — was opened at Cheshire Coroner’s Court in Warrington and adjourned pending a formal conclusion, according to an official Cheshire Constabulary release.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The captain of the Enterprise told the inquest that his vessel traveled downriver at its normal speed.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Persons of interest were interviewed, but no credible suspects had emerged, and the missing persons cold case was referred to the coroner for an inquest.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
The inquest — a fact-finding proceeding that examines the circumstances of a death — was opened at Cheshire Coroner’s Court in Warrington and adjourned pending a formal conclusion, according to an official Cheshire Constabulary release.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The captain of the Enterprise told the inquest that his vessel traveled downriver at its normal speed.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquest
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Five years ago, his car could have warranted an NCAA investigation, and his agent—just the fact of having one—would have immediately ended Chambliss’s college career.—
Bomani Jones,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a letter sent Wednesday to TotalEnergies and provided to The Associated Press, Huffman and Raskin are letting the company know that Democrats have begun an investigation, are demanding documents and communications and are advising the CEO not to take the money.—
Jennifer McDermott,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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His inquiry surfaces a history of abuse, homophobia, and despair, and the film uses the tragedy to probe questions of moral accountability and collective indifference in Hong Kong.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) cited national security and cybersecurity risks posed by reliance on Chinese models as a reason for the joint inquiry.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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The infant may have sustained puncture wounds, but the official cause of death is pending an examination by the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office, police said.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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As decades pass—from the early 1900s through the Civil Rights movement—Georgina and those around her remain ageless, a theatrical device that sharpens the musical’s exploration of ambition, identity, and the enduring struggle for equality.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Snorkeling For many, a visit to the Channel Islands isn’t complete without an exploration of the surrounding waters, which make up the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary protecting the 1,470 square miles of ocean water that surrounds the northern Channel Islands.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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Small, detailed images, later compiled into albums, portray scenes like a banquet held in 1741 by King Yeongjo to celebrate his study of an important text.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The study began with 99 healthy adults and was narrowed to 27 participants who could not reliably distinguish between sugar and artificial sweeteners, who then underwent brain scans.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Inquest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquest. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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