enquiries

[en-kwahyuhr-eez, en-kwuh-reez] / ɛnˈkwaɪər iz, ˈɛn kwə riz /

NOUN

inquest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inquiry inquisition query

STRONG

analysis examination exploration inspection interrogation investigation probe questioning research study

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

STRONG

ignorance

Example Sentences

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"A female victim is being supported by specially trained officers. The man has been released on bail as enquiries continue."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

An ICO spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday it had been informed of the incident and was making enquiries.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

In a statement, the Met told the BBC that "enquiries remain ongoing".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Police said a 30-year-old man, who BBC Scotland understands to be her grandson Grant McKinnon, was arrested in the Glasgow area, and that enquiries were ongoing.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

‘His conclusions agreed with where our enquiries were heading, but I have to say he got there before us.’

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd