enquiries

[en-kwahyuhr-eez, en-kwuh-reez] / ɛnˈkwaɪər iz, ˈɛn kwə riz /

NOUN

inquest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inquiry inquisition query

STRONG

analysis examination exploration inspection interrogation investigation probe questioning research study

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

STRONG

ignorance

Example Sentences

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The 31-year-old has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The force said the man's death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Manuel Deisen, the general manager of InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, also told the BBC the "volume of enquiries and bookings we're seeing is tracking lower to typical periods".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The Charity Commission has not put a timeframe on how long enquiries will take.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Eager to be alone, and fearful of enquiries or hints from her uncle and aunt, she stayed with them only long enough to hear their favourable opinion of Bingley, and then hurried away to dress.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen