1
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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2
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
The elections board leveled the charges this spring after a Chicago Tribune inquiry about the fundraising activities of his Friends of Don Harmon for State Senate campaign fund.
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Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Live chat support is available for online orders and billing inquiries Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET and for technical support and phone repairs daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 5 July 2025
The New York Times, which first broke the news of Ryan's resignation, reported on Thursday that the Justice Department was pressuring Ryan to step down in order to resolve a civil rights inquiry into the university.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Sustainable Beef didn't immediately reply to an inquiry for more information about the company.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2025
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Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
Live chat support is available for online orders and billing inquiries Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET and for technical support and phone repairs daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 5 July 2025
The New York Times, which first broke the news of Ryan's resignation, reported on Thursday that the Justice Department was pressuring Ryan to step down in order to resolve a civil rights inquiry into the university.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Sustainable Beef didn't immediately reply to an inquiry for more information about the company.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquiry
Noun
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Second District Judge John Judge later denied requests to drop the order.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
11 July 2025
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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters that Capitol Hill would act once lawmakers received a formal request from the Trump administration.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Any suggestions? — UNCOUPLED IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR UNCOUPLED: Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
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Neither the Texas Division of Emergency Management nor officials in Kerr County, the area hit hardest by the recent floods in Texas Hill Country, responded to questions about whether any accommodations were made for residents on the registry during the early July catastrophe.—
Miranda Green,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Countless studies have shown that outcomes for citizens improve when members of the media ask probing questions of politicians.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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From France, Chichin’s work is an exploration of urban parks that create natural refuges in the heart of cities, reframing them as spaces of resistance and wonder.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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The ship’s missions require the crew to work together to overcome challenges such as combat, puzzle-solving, diplomacy, and exploration.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Unlike chatbots that respond to individual queries, Manus maintains context across hour-long work sessions and adapts requirements mid-task.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In May, the chatbot randomly brought up claims of a white genocide in South Africa in responses to completely unrelated queries.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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In 2022, a study published in the journal Animal Cognition, saw 28 dogs and their owners recruited for a special game of hide-and-seek.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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The collapse of tropical forests was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming that followed, according to a new study published July 2 in the British journal Nature Communications.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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The probe, led by the HHS Office for Civil Rights, concluded that the university's response to antisemitic incidents constituted both neglect and active complicity, violating statutory protections against discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The probes came after Rollins violated the Hatch Act by attending a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in Andover that was headlined by former First Lady Jill Biden.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
26 June 2025
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“Inquiry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiry. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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