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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The International Transport Workers’ Federation, a labor union based in London that represents a million seafarers, has received about 1,000 inquiries since the start of the conflict from crew near the strait, asking for support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The insurer has said it is cooperating with both inquiries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The King said last month that the Royal Family were "ready to support" police in their inquiries after his brother was arrested and then released on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Detectives have also eliminated hundreds of men from their inquiries through voluntary DNA tests.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I pick up the pace so that there’s no more breath for Katherine’s asinine inquiries.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland