as in questioner
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something
the demand by skeptics that believers in Bigfoot produce some hard evidence of that hairy humanoid
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Recent Examples of skeptic
But skeptics of Elliott’s plans say there is little precedent in the modern era of municipalities, or even states, wresting control from private for-profit utilities.
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John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
David discusses the predicament that Vance finds himself in as the administration’s most vocal Iran War skeptic.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
While skeptics continue to question the stock's valuation, Cramer noted that betting against the rally has been costly so far.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Even the staunchest skeptics were forced to acknowledge the progress on display.
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Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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
While skeptics continue to question the stock's valuation, Cramer noted that betting against the rally has been costly so far.
—
Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Even the staunchest skeptics were forced to acknowledge the progress on display.
—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for skeptic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeptic
questioner
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Mark Hamill, Martha Stewart, Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro were some of the questioners.
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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.
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“Skeptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeptic. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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