inquests

noun

Definition of inquestsnext
plural of inquest
as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something the police conducted an inquest into the case

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  1. investigations
  2. inquiries
  3. explorations
Noun
  • Three members of the Tax Notes investigations team explain their reporting process, from choosing the topic to final follow-ups.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Similar to other investigations and reports, the task force sharply criticized the agency responsible for safeguarding America's top democratic leaders.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of investigations
Noun
  • The Astros have been getting trade inquiries on Tucker.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Handling routine inquiries automatically can significantly cut response times for simple requests, freeing up your staff to focus on more complex customer needs.
    Kristjan Vilosius, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of inquiries
Noun
  • Diaz’s recipes are cultural explorations that remind readers of the history and the significance of ingredients like sofrito and callaloo.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Pinterest Predicts a revival in surrealism, with a 70% increase in searches for modern surrealism and a substantial rise in Salvador Dali aesthetic explorations.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of explorations
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