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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Pratt and his campaign staff didn’t respond to repeated inquiries from The Times since last week over his residency.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

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 pair have since been bailed while inquiries continue.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

An Iranian man charged after allegedly trying to enter the Faslane naval base has been released pending further inquiries without appearing in court.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

I thanked him for his thoughtfulness, but when I made inquiries as to payment, I found that he, too, would hear none of it.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro