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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Recent Examples of inquests
Everton players might have looked at each other, thinking that one of their own was sent off for less on Monday, but other inquests were taking precedence.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 Dec. 2025
The first two inquests in Scott’s case had each lasted a single day.
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Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
1 Dec. 2025
The first two inquests in Scott’s case had each lasted a single day.
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Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquests
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In a separate interview, another person familiar with the situation — who has been involved in past intelligence investigations involving Venezuelan officials — offered additional allegations about the restricted zone.
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In an exclusive interview at FBI headquarters, Raia said the bureau's multi-agency mission center has moved beyond intelligence gathering and into active financial investigations aimed at dismantling the networks that finance political violence.
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State officials did not respond to inquiries about shellfish closures as of Sunday evening.
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The Geneva Lake Law Enforcement Agency, City of Lake Geneva Police Department, Walworth County Sheriff's Office and Walworth County did not immediately respond to additional inquiries from Fox News Digital.
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Veterinarians conducting preliminary examinations determined many of the dogs died from gunshot wounds, according to Honsal.
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The students, who were taking their secondary school leaving examinations when they were attacked and abducted, are between 15 and 18 years old.
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Pullover styles like the Madwell Scoop Neck Mini Shift Dress in 100% Linen are breathable enough to wear all day long, and transition seamlessly from afternoon explorations to evening aperitivo.
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While Smithson and Heizer became synonymous with the movement, Holt produced one of its most sophisticated explorations of our relationship to landscape.
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Only 13% of it ends up at food banks, according to a 2026 report produced by ReFED, a nonprofit that studies and tries to prevent food waste.
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The American Kennel Club cites studies showing that dog ownership can reduce loneliness, lower stress and improve cardiovascular health.
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“Inquests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquests. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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