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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Lineage did not immediately respond to inquiries Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

The force confirmed that those arrested remain on bail while inquiries continue.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

At that point, Mills said, Kamlager-Dove’s office submitted inquiries to the Postal Service asking about the reason for the closure and what is being done to alleviate the burden on customers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

He said inquiries from students around the country have risen more than 50% in the past four years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Struck by the similarity between her hostess’s name and the name of the hotel in which she was staying, the infanta made inquiries.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson