Definitions

inquiries

[in-kwahyuhr-eez, in-kwuh-reez] / ɪnˈkwaɪər iz, ˈɪn kwə riz /

NOUN

asking; looking into

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis audit examination hearing inspection interrogation investigation probe query question questioning request research scrutiny search study survey

STRONG

check cross-examination disquisition exploration grilling inquest inquisition interrogatory poll pursuit quest

WEAK

Q and A catechizing delving fishing expedition legwork probing quizzing third degree trial balloon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer ignorance neglect reply

Example Sentences

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Police said a cordon had been put in place and would remain while they completed their inquiries.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

There was an upswing in inquiries in March, said Ingrid Malmgren, the organization’s senior policy director.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Altringham felt his integrity and credentials were under attack, and eventually he lost faith in public inquiries.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

Buckingham Palace officials say the monarch can’t meet survivors of Epstein’s abuse as police inquiries in the U.K. are ongoing into Andrew’s links to the former financier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

‘I hope you’ve made inquiries about inns along the road? Or have you forgotten about food and drink?’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien