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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
Wu’s office responded to a Herald inquiry about Collins’ letter by providing a statement from Gove.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Just like Abbott, Paxton only selected the Austin district for his inquiry.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The Massachusetts senator urged Kennedy to respond to her inquiry and remind the world of the health department's responsibility to children.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Brown’s campaign did not respond to inquiries from the Washington Examiner.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Just like Abbott, Paxton only selected the Austin district for his inquiry.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The Massachusetts senator urged Kennedy to respond to her inquiry and remind the world of the health department's responsibility to children.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
Brown’s campaign did not respond to inquiries from the Washington Examiner.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
Noun
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The investigation resulted in an unnamed enforcement action, according to CBP.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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Several people in European power circles are facing inquiries or investigations, while others have stepped down from various professional roles.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Google, the maker of Nest cameras, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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For Conan O’Brien, an old hand whose podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a big player in the field, witty banter and appropriately leading queries come naturally; O’Brien also has plenty of pals on, but has a knack for turning their back-and-forth into a deeper examination of their friendship.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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An examination of the computer rankings of the Southern Section’s 516 teams indicates that the Open Division could be a 12-team group this season.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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The reversal follows a string of high-profile shootings involving federal immigration agents in which eyewitness statements and video evidence have called into question claims made to justify using deadly force.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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And then just to finish the question, step three is then to expand and really build out the brand from there and build other kinds of businesses around it, like events, businesses, and so on.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The program will focus on career exploration and work-based learning for students across three school districts, connecting classrooms with local employers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Both of Colm Tóibín’s fantastic retellings of the lives of two literary greats, Henry James and Thomas Mann, are well worth reading, but The Master in particular, about James, set during the final years of the 19th Century, is an incredible exploration of art, loneliness and sexuality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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After answering a user query about Santa Fe, the chatbox provided a link to a desert cottage in the locality.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Department is said to have send a second round of queries to both Netflix and Paramount.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, lawmakers passed Wood’s bill directing the Fish and Wildlife Department to conduct a study to inform a statewide cleanup strategy for cannabis grows.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Xanthan and guar gum are derived from plants and are typically safe, even beneficial, according to some studies.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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He was released two months later and extradited to Russia, where prosecutors launched a criminal probe against him on abuse of office charges.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Warren, a Democrat, sent letters to a dozen major industry players including Chase Auto, GM Financial, Toyota Financial Services and Ally Financial on Wednesday as part of the probe.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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