as in skeptic
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something
there will always be some hard-core doubters of the government's denial of the UFO incident
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Recent Examples of doubter
Since its announcement in 2017, the project to build Europe’s first sixth-generation fighter has had its doubters.
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Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Trouba proved his doubters wrong and has revitalized his career with the Ducks.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 June 2026
There are still Basquiat doubters who think that’s a travesty.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 June 2026
Now, California doubters might suggest the Golden State’s success is largely about size.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
However, the Rams’ acquisition of Garrett puts a team that was firmly a Super Bowl favorite back in the conversation for a 2026 Super Bowl run, quieting the doubters who rose after the 2026 NFL Draft.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Timmerman replaced Burnham and walked Jolyna Lamar and Rylee Slimp before Grant crushed a 260-foot no-doubter that hit a metal fence beyond the wall in left-center field.
—Tim Willert, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
McDonald and Tavares acknowledged that their effort has its doubters.
—Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Game 3 looms as a must-win for the Cavs to prove any doubters wrong.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Trouba proved his doubters wrong and has revitalized his career with the Ducks.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 June 2026
There are still Basquiat doubters who think that’s a travesty.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 June 2026
Now, California doubters might suggest the Golden State’s success is largely about size.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
However, the Rams’ acquisition of Garrett puts a team that was firmly a Super Bowl favorite back in the conversation for a 2026 Super Bowl run, quieting the doubters who rose after the 2026 NFL Draft.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Timmerman replaced Burnham and walked Jolyna Lamar and Rylee Slimp before Grant crushed a 260-foot no-doubter that hit a metal fence beyond the wall in left-center field.
—Tim Willert, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
McDonald and Tavares acknowledged that their effort has its doubters.
—Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Game 3 looms as a must-win for the Cavs to prove any doubters wrong.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubter
Noun
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On the other hand, the person in charge here is Elon Musk, who has frequently defied skeptics and delivered the close to impossible.—
Vineer Bhansali,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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David discusses the predicament that Vance finds himself in as the administration’s most vocal Iran War skeptic.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Mark Hamill, Martha Stewart, Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro were some of the questioners.—
Mark Kennedy,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Mueller repeatedly referred questioners back to the text of his report, apparently unwilling—or unable—to add any words of his own.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Doubter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubter. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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