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as in suspicious
inclined to doubt or question claims
it's good to be skeptical about what you see on TV
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
I'm a little skeptical of this low bid, since it's way below what the other contractors said that they would charge
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Recent Examples of skeptical
The movement has been skeptical of Big Pharma, Big Agriculture and Big Chemical and has been largely aligned with the administration and Republicans on issues related to vaccines.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
And for the wide swath of drivers who are both curious about and skeptical of EVs, a lease is far easier to swallow than an outright sale.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Here are the telltale signs the average person, or a skeptical observer, should watch for.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Heart Age May Not Be the Perfect Metric However, some experts are more skeptical.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 9 Aug. 2025
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
And for the wide swath of drivers who are both curious about and skeptical of EVs, a lease is far easier to swallow than an outright sale.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Here are the telltale signs the average person, or a skeptical observer, should watch for.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
Heart Age May Not Be the Perfect Metric However, some experts are more skeptical.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 9 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for skeptical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeptical
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The body of a missing 15-year-old boy was discovered this week at a Detroit cemetery under suspicious circumstances.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In its statement, Warren police said officers encountered Gibson after a 911 call reporting his suspicious behavior.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Officials were unsure which species these were, but both are common in Wyoming.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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The video reviewed by LMPD does not have audio, so Skaggs said the department is unsure of whether anything was said.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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Be cautious when corresponding with unfamiliar accounts.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Rules were unclear, most people didn't understand the technology, and money flowing into the space was cautious.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Now, the Bengals are expected to field offers, as a trade is no longer as doubtful to happen.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Players will be designated as available, probable, questionable, doubtful or out.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Aug. 2025
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Rodríguez looked incredulous at the thought that this was the evidence against him.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
29 July 2025
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When one reporter asked a multi-part question about Epstein and the memo, Bondi began to answer, before an incredulous Trump asked to interrupt the attorney general to offer his own reply.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Whether Ukraine can achieve full-scale Flamingo production on Zelensky’s timeline remains uncertain.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Following his departure, the future of other Dexter prequels that had been put in development, including one focusing on the Trinity Killer, is uncertain.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 Aug. 2025
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Navigating this revolution responsibly requires careful policy, support for adaptation and a focus on using technology to benefit people.—
Vaibhav Dani,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The simplest activities now require careful advance planning.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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From the start, two things are abundantly clear: Indy is wary of the creepy old house, and his affection for Todd is unwavering.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
18 Aug. 2025
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Americans have long been wary of using the military in local law enforcement, and for good reason.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeptical. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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