as in suspicions
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
from the beginning I had my doubts about the investment scheme
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as in questions
to have no trust or confidence in
I doubt that you can do all that you say
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Recent Examples of doubts
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Leaders who constantly project confidence are seen as visionary, while those who voice doubts are labelled negative.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, in a remote leper village, a handsome stranger brings hope with miraculous cures until doubts grow about whether his help may come at a terrible cost.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Its timing, however, came just after an Arab-Islamic summit in Doha condemning Israel’s strike in Qatar and amid deepening doubts over US security commitments in the Gulf.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Apart from bringing Eagly along, Chris himself doesn’t seem to have any doubts about abandoning his old life entirely.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Johnson County Republican lawmakers have doubts about the wisdom of Kansas embarking on its own divisive effort to oust a Democrat from Congress.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
This revelation sparked public interest and raised doubts about Syed's guilt, leading to a new trial being granted in June 2016, per The New York Times.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
After getting with the medical staff, Topa doubts the knee injury is too serious.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
The airline was forced to raise going-concern doubts earlier this month.
—Reuters 19 Min Ago, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
No one doubts that our future will feature more automation than our past or present.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Asfour doubts even his most basic needs will be met.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2025
Kirk faces a crisis of conscience and doubts his leadership skills when Spock intervenes and slowly guides him back to baseline where his command skills begin to be forged under fire.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Want to steer clear of any injury doubts?
—Ben Dinnery, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
No one doubts that quantum mechanics works, and works spectacularly.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
There was some concern after the team only defeated FCS program Idaho State by seven points, but a win over Big Ten school UCLA should quiet those doubts.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Leaders who constantly project confidence are seen as visionary, while those who voice doubts are labelled negative.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, in a remote leper village, a handsome stranger brings hope with miraculous cures until doubts grow about whether his help may come at a terrible cost.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Its timing, however, came just after an Arab-Islamic summit in Doha condemning Israel’s strike in Qatar and amid deepening doubts over US security commitments in the Gulf.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Apart from bringing Eagly along, Chris himself doesn’t seem to have any doubts about abandoning his old life entirely.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Johnson County Republican lawmakers have doubts about the wisdom of Kansas embarking on its own divisive effort to oust a Democrat from Congress.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
This revelation sparked public interest and raised doubts about Syed's guilt, leading to a new trial being granted in June 2016, per The New York Times.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
His recent tax cuts add to the unsustainable public debt the US is piling up, and to investor doubts our financial health over time.
—Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
After getting with the medical staff, Topa doubts the knee injury is too serious.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
The airline was forced to raise going-concern doubts earlier this month.
—Reuters 19 Min Ago, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
No one doubts that our future will feature more automation than our past or present.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Asfour doubts even his most basic needs will be met.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2025
Kirk faces a crisis of conscience and doubts his leadership skills when Spock intervenes and slowly guides him back to baseline where his command skills begin to be forged under fire.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Want to steer clear of any injury doubts?
—Ben Dinnery, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
No one doubts that quantum mechanics works, and works spectacularly.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubts
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But not all Chinese companies gave them a rousing reception at a time of intense nationalism and national security suspicions under Xi.—
Joyce Jiang,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Laura visits Cherry’s mom, Tracey (Karen Henthorn), in hopes of getting Tracey to confirm her suspicions in a recorded conversation.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mare struggles with family issues and a town that questions her ability as a detective, after a year-long investigation into the disappearance of another girl continues to go unsolved.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, Morrow questions whether a National Guard deployment is the answer to solving the city’s lingering crime.—
Asher Redd,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the Chinese supplier faced with growing uncertainties, tapping a different market may simply be the safer bet.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, federal funding uncertainties pose challenges to sustaining and expanding these initiatives.—
Miami Herald archives,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the province of Alberta, Calgary’s council voted in 2011 to stop fluoridation in part because of community skepticism and because expensive repairs to the equipment were needed, according to Councillor Gian-Carlo Carrà.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Others echoed Kennedy's skepticism of federal health agencies.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Wizards' concerns are not limited to Coulibaly.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, consumers have continued to spend, despite tariffs and growing concerns about the economy.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Doubts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubts. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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