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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
suspicious claims of being the rightful owner of the property
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as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
suspicious of any menu dish having a name she can't pronounce
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
you should be very suspicious of those telephone calls from people telling you that you're the winner of a contest you never entered
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Recent Examples of suspicious
Police said the detective, a parent attending the all-school mass, noticed a suspicious person who asked to enter the church.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Detectives later said that after a preliminary on-scene investigation, the woman’s death was deemed suspicious and is now believed to be a homicide.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
No suspicious items were found.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
For the first time, too, online companies are doing more to scan their networks to identify and report suspicious user accounts to the CyberTipline.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Detectives later said that after a preliminary on-scene investigation, the woman’s death was deemed suspicious and is now believed to be a homicide.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
No suspicious items were found.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
For the first time, too, online companies are doing more to scan their networks to identify and report suspicious user accounts to the CyberTipline.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspicious
Adjective
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The wind is getting questionable.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2026
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Someone older might have questionable advice for you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Commenters are divided, with some agreeing wholeheartedly and others skeptical.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some experts are also skeptical that Carr will ever make good on those threats through greater enforcement of the equal time provision.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Those who are not immunized or are unsure of their status should monitor themselves closely for signs of infection.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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But that was with an aluminum bat, and with a line-drive swing, scouts were unsure if his power would translate to the pros.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, some are dubious of the fears that have rocked the market over the past few weeks.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Democratic opponents of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, also known as the SAVE America Act, have deployed dubious arguments against the latest version of the federal election integrity law.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Most of North and Central Texas shouldbe cautious with burning on Thursday, but the wildfire threat is less severe.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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But like the British wartime leader who also led his country’s fight against a bigger, more powerful enemy, Zelensky has made missteps along the way and his future looks increasingly uncertain as the war grinds on.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Husband cleared, but path forward uncertain Judge Barry Wood of Idaho’s 5th Judicial District granted the defense’s alternative perpetrator theory for trial in a November 2025 order.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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That disputable appraisal turned a few heads, and people began peppering the bot for further remarks on Musk’s physical prowess.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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That time, a very disputable foul denied him.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Stirring frequently, cook until garlic is a deep golden brown, being careful not to burn it, about 5 minutes.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Once the heavy portion is removed, finish with a clean cut where the branch meets the trunk, being careful not to injure the branch collar.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Suspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspicious. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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