Definitions

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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Ch Supt Adam Hays said: "This is a tragic incident. We are at the very early stages of our inquiries."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The wearable camera maker said it received inquiries related to mergers and acquisitions after it made efforts to expand into the defense and aerospace industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Then, last fall, after more than 80 inquiries, TED opted not to sell.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

The probe centres on the quality of police inquiries in 2008 and 2013 in response to accusations against the late Egyptian billionaire.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Now the two men were silent, breaking it only with small false courtesies—meaningless inquiries about health and weather, with answers unlistened to.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck