as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
there's no need to conduct an inquisition about so trivial a matter
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Recent Examples of inquisition
Her dark comedy The Antipodes imagines a writers’ room as an extractive inquisition with men demanding everyone spin their most personal confessions into content while munching on takeout and sipping LaCroix.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 June 2024
Before a search warrant is sought for a press room, a law office church or the office of a mental health professional, inquisition subpoenas or other available forms of investigation should be utilized.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2024
Today, Ignatius dominates his thoughts for different reasons; he was imprisoned three times by the Spanish inquisition for raising spiritual questions in public.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 25 June 2024
While debate swells over this intense and divisive issue of Palestine and Israel and people demonstrate, Foxx continues this misguided inquisition.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2024
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 June 2024
Before a search warrant is sought for a press room, a law office church or the office of a mental health professional, inquisition subpoenas or other available forms of investigation should be utilized.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2024
Today, Ignatius dominates his thoughts for different reasons; he was imprisoned three times by the Spanish inquisition for raising spiritual questions in public.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 25 June 2024
While debate swells over this intense and divisive issue of Palestine and Israel and people demonstrate, Foxx continues this misguided inquisition.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquisition
Noun
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In late 2023, Lago filed a defamation lawsuit against the Spanish-language radio station Actualidad for a segment about an ethics inquiry.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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When researchers across disciplines rely on the same AI systems for experimental design, the diversity of scientific inquiry—a cornerstone of innovation—could diminish.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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What follows is a twisted examination of motherhood and the arbitrary expectations of adulthood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Kip Williams' clever one-woman show adapts the classic exploration of narcissism for the digital age.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Infinity Natural Resources — Stock in the exploration and production company pulled back almost 3% after its fourth-quarter net income missed analysts’ estimates.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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One study conducted during Covid-19 lockdowns found loneliness was heavily associated with greater depression and thoughts of suicide.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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According to one study, telemedicine encounters increased 766% in the first three months of the COVID outbreak.—
Felicia Faber,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The week’s biggest stories Crime, courts and policing Former Anaheim mayor sentenced in Angel Stadium corruption probe.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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The order against Jenner & Block specifically points to its former association with Andrew Weissmann, a lawyer on Mueller's team during the Trump-Russia probe in his first term.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Inquisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisition. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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