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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In a unanimous opinion issued Thursday, justices from the state’s first appellate district found that an oversight body in Sonoma County is legally authorized to subpoena the county sheriff’s office while probing whistleblower inquiries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Salm said Frankenburg had already sold its missiles to two different countries, which he declined to name, and that the startup had been inundated with inquiries from Gulf nations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The King said last month that the Royal Family were "ready to support" police in their inquiries after his brother was arrested and then released on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

ICE received over 100,000 public inquiries on Liam Ramos.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

I replied that I had not, and was about to make another attempt to retire only to find myself detained by further inquiries regarding various persons I may have met.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro