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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These companies did not immediately respond to inquiries from MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

RTX’s Raytheon business has fielded inquiries about supply of its Phalanx rapid-fire Gatling gun, according to Jennifer Gauthier, Raytheon vice president for naval systems and sustainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Bonta’s office did not respond to inquiries about the case.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Other countries, like the UK, have announced their own Brereton-style inquiries into allegations of misconduct.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Both men, in the course of their inquiries, had picked up “promising leads.”

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote