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

"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 Metropolitan Police said that an investigation was opened, but "despite initial enquiries, officers were unable to progress the investigation due to limited information".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

After the Epstein files were released in January, several police forces across the UK, including the Met, confirmed they were either making enquiries or assessing information before deciding whether to open an investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

They then sat down, and when her enquiries after Rosings were made, seemed in danger of sinking into total silence.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen