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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Two investors effectively control over 100% of Avis stock, potentially leading to regulatory inquiries and analyst downgrades.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Chief Insp Jon Watters added : "We understand that this will be concerning for the local community, and we want to reassure the public that extensive inquiries are underway."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

These companies did not immediately respond to inquiries from MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Already, pre-sales for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” are “through the roof,” with many inquiries about private events, Olloqui said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Despite the latter’s objections to Neylan’s security inquiries a few years earlier, Latimer would participate willingly in a process that was tilted even more harshly against its target.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik