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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
Whereas the United States, for whatever reason, there’s something suspicious about industry in writers.
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Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
The good news is that sportsbooks and gaming regulators are skilled at detecting irregular and suspicious patterns.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Ankeny officers had responded to a call of a suspicious man attempting to break into a vehicle.
—Phillip Sitter, Des Moines Register, 5 Jan. 2026
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the West Hartford Fire Marshal’s Office, but does not appear to be suspicious, according to the West Hartford Fire Department.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
The good news is that sportsbooks and gaming regulators are skilled at detecting irregular and suspicious patterns.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Ankeny officers had responded to a call of a suspicious man attempting to break into a vehicle.
—Phillip Sitter, Des Moines Register, 5 Jan. 2026
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the West Hartford Fire Marshal’s Office, but does not appear to be suspicious, according to the West Hartford Fire Department.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspicious
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The ingredient lists are often questionable, loaded with gums, stabilizers, oils, and added sugars that brands throw in to make their products taste and act like real milk.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
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Outside of those three young players and Cam Skattebo, Schoen has consistently made questionable decisions since landing in New York and has a 22-45-1 record to show for it.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Others are more skeptical about whether Greenland’s critical and rare earth minerals can significantly reduce the West’s dependence on China, which produced 70% of rare earths in 2024, according to Statista.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Told of the contamination by the Free Press, Oquendo was skeptical that it was contaminated.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ballard said his clients in the country at the time were unsure of what to do in the immediate aftermath of Maduro's capture.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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Maduro’s supporters gathered throughout the city, many bearing arms, but seemed unsure of what to do next.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Trump has issued two hundred and twenty-eight executive orders—eight more than in his entire first term and sixty-six more than Joe Biden did in his four years—along with other dubious actions and pronouncements.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2026
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And because Western insurers are forbidden from insuring them, tankers often operate with dubious Russian insurance, or no insurance at all.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
18 Jan. 2026
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This is a major step forward in Japan’s long and cautious return to nuclear power and comes as the country braces for tight electricity supplies ahead of the summer peak.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, China is likely to stick with a cautious approach to its monetary policy, with banks expected to prioritize higher-quality borrowers over chasing loan growth — a stance Fitch said should help keep asset quality broadly stable.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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Supply Chain Volatility Is The New Operating Normal Volatility brought about by geopolitical change and uncertain economic times means resilience is no longer just about contingency, but is becoming a key driver of growth.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Whether Beijing would approve the deal had also remained uncertain up until the deal’s close.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 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
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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These soft and chewy treats are the result of dozens of careful recipe tests.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Suspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspicious. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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