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
This eccentric novel—by turns a workplace comedy, a philosophical inquisition, and a smorgasbord of bodily horror—is given life by Larraquy’s electric prose and by the merciless passions of his characters.
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The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
The show is set in 15th century Europe at a time of inquisition, a time when heretics are burned at the stake and it is essentially forbidden to look at the stars.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 15 Mar. 2025
Movies At Telluride, ‘Conclave’ pleases, even if other Oscar hopefuls aren’t ready for prime time
Sept. 1, 2024
Early on, Callas parried these inquisitions with humor.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
More snarky inquisitions continue deep into the episode when Morton hosts a lavish birthday party at her Atlanta mansion and both Williams and Kenya Moore, who’s noticeably been omitted from the season’s promo images, are introduced to the show’s new crew.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Detectives from the Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit responded to take over the investigation, but the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.—
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Crime in Anne Arundel County Saturday's shooting initiated Anne Arundel County's first homicide investigation of 2026.—
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The commission primarily opens inquiries in response to tips – and bigger investigations can often take years to complete.—
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Gemini will assess people’s purchasing intent — for example an inquiry about removing a wine stain out of a rug could lead to links for related products sold at Walmart.—
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The examination of the past all feels pretty surface-level.—
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After an examination of her records, the election board said 188 of Walker Thomas’ petition signatures were invalid, which brought her total number of valid signatures to 445, below the minimum 500 signatures required to run.—
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Seven miles of nature trails invite exploration on foot or by bike, while 70 acres of canals and lakes are easily navigated in a kayak or atop a paddleboard.—
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The United States is also spearheading an initiative called the Artemis Accords, which seeks to establish a set of norms for safe, sustainable and peaceful space exploration.—
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And more than half of North Carolina’s caregivers also work, according to the AARP study.—
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Some clinical studies have found a link between their use and hyperactivity in children.—
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The Justice Department has blocked state investigators from participating in the probe.—
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To check the doneness of your pork without constantly lifting the lid (and letting heat escape), use a probe thermometer with a digital display.—
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The Algerian is equally capable of tucking into midfield, running the flanks, playing probing passes from a wide-centre-back role or making darting movements towards goal.—
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“Inquisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisition. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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