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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The insurer has said it is cooperating with both inquiries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Detectives have also eliminated hundreds of men from their inquiries through voluntary DNA tests.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

But they are preparing to field check-out counter inquiries from parents and, if asked, explain the titles were published before the allegations arose.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 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