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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While immigration sweeps have receded from the headlines, Garcia Venegas’ most recent incident highlights how the mistaken detention of Americans has continued despite congressional inquiries and denials by senior immigration officials.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Since 2013, a host of parliamentary inquiries has found the authorities negligent and in some cases complicit.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Police in Portugal and France have opened inquiries and said they had not reached any conclusions at this stage.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Ch Supt Adam Hays said: "This is a tragic incident. We are at the very early stages of our inquiries."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

T Ihere was no lield into which the men of the College of Lucidity did not make their inquiries.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson