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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2
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
Noelle Berriet, Kean's congressional spokeswoman, did not reply to multiple inquiries asking about the congressman missing votes.
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Lauren Peller, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Blogoslawski and Stewart did not respond immediately to inquiries late Friday.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
For example, there might be recent credit inquiries in your credit report.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The State Department did not respond to inquiries into its selection process this year, nor the nature of Scavino and Parido’s relationship, though Scavino’s Arts in Embassies program has been advertising its partnership with the AAC.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Buckingham Palace cited concerns that a meeting could impact ongoing police inquiries and potential legal action.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto Personal bankruptcy inquiries have been climbing recently, driven, in large part, by the persistent debt burdens borrowers are facing, along with elevated borrowing rates and the cumulative toll that years of high inflation have had on living costs.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The contract’s design, one legal scholar told the Post, could allow the White House to block inquiries into the project’s funding by citing donor confidentiality.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Gill said the group had also proposed deferring all media inquiries to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Lauren Peller, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Blogoslawski and Stewart did not respond immediately to inquiries late Friday.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
For example, there might be recent credit inquiries in your credit report.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The State Department did not respond to inquiries into its selection process this year, nor the nature of Scavino and Parido’s relationship, though Scavino’s Arts in Embassies program has been advertising its partnership with the AAC.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Buckingham Palace cited concerns that a meeting could impact ongoing police inquiries and potential legal action.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Getty Images/iStockphoto Personal bankruptcy inquiries have been climbing recently, driven, in large part, by the persistent debt burdens borrowers are facing, along with elevated borrowing rates and the cumulative toll that years of high inflation have had on living costs.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The contract’s design, one legal scholar told the Post, could allow the White House to block inquiries into the project’s funding by citing donor confidentiality.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Gill said the group had also proposed deferring all media inquiries to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiries
Noun
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So far, no one has been arrested, but officials said a couple of cases have been documented as hate-crime investigations.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The former inspector general garnered a reputation for high-profile investigations, some of which saw her butt heads with Mayor Brandon Johnson and his administration.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The city has denied public records requests for the application, citing a state exemption related to hotel development plans.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a report set to be presented Tuesday to the Police Commission, LAPD officials said drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year, mostly in response to emergency calls or officer requests for assistance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Memoiristic explorations of lemmings, foxes, childhood violence, and pregnancy give way to a sequence of love stories dedicated to the northern lights, diving into mythology and spirituality.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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His fearless explorations provided context that brought relevance, intimacy and urgency to our relationship with music.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Such events underscore the complicated security questions surrounding presidential protection in a country where citizens expect their leaders to move through public spaces, hold rallies, attend events and appear before crowds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Before the injury, McAlister’s testing numbers didn’t blow scouts away, and there were already questions about his speed and athleticism.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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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Once the animals undergo forensic medical examinations, the PSPCA said charges for the people responsible could include animal cruelty and neglect, failure to provide access to clean and sanity shelter and lack of veterinary care.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Given the reputations universities have, search queries then flow to the top of Google’s results.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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When contacted for comment, a representative for Brasfield and Gorrie directed Fox News Digital's queries to the Georgia Attorney General's office.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson created the ad hoc committee in an effort to improve Measure ULA after some studies showed the initiative is having a negative effect on housing development.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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When cannabis is consumed, external cannabinoids enter the body and bind to the same receptors as natural endocannabinoids, which may impair sperm quality and reproductive function, according to previous studies.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Klein and Enriquez both cooperated with Kalshi’s probes, according to the company.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Of the 10 original instrument sets carried by the twin probes, seven have now been switched off.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inquiries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiries. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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