Definitions

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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"As is standard procedure when a police firearm is drawn, the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has been informed - and their enquiries are ongoing," Jones added.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

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

It was captured about the time of Noah's disappearance and the police officer viewed it during police enquiries in the area two days after Noah went missing.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But against this there were objections; and she finally resolved that it could be the last resource, if her private enquiries to the absence of the family were unfavourably answered.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen