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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"Sadly, none of our enquiries so far have found any indication that he got out of the water."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Detectives and search specialists are continuing "extensive enquiries" in Devon to find missing 14-year-old Taylor Charlton, police have said.

From BBC • May 17, 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

An ICO spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday it had been informed of the incident and was making enquiries.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“Why not go from door to door making enquiries? I might have done it myself. You appear to have no more proof against de Winter there than you would have against me.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier