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

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inquiries

Adding to the backlog are prolific requesters who flood the department with complex and time-consuming inquiries, all of which have to undergo several levels of review to avoid the release of private data, they argue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Rivera, who spent three years as Bass’ deputy chief of staff, didn’t respond to inquiries from The Times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Insp Neil Taylor, local area inspector for the Western Isles, said the search was a "complex operation" and asked for officers to be given "time and space" to carry out inquiries.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The UK audit regulator has confirmed it is leading inquiries into accounting irregularities at Manchester City.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Eager agents answered the inquiries with assurances that there was plenty of inexpensive land available.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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