doubted

past tense of doubt
as in questioned
to have no trust or confidence in I doubt that you can do all that you say

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Recent Examples of doubted Many researchers laughed at the programs’ sometimes embarrassing errors and doubted the models’ utility. Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026 Berman has argued that the development is out of context and doubted the claims of affordable housing promised by the developer. David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026 Antonelli had doubted his chances of such a fightback on Thursday, telling reporters that getting back into the top five was a realistic target. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The long delay before Davis was charged, DiGiacomo said, did not mean Las Vegas investigators doubted his culpability. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 Following the vote, Speaker Mike Johnson celebrated its passage and thumbed his nose at those who questioned or openly doubted its prospects. John Parkinson, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 Americans were alarmed, though some doubted the test’s success. Mark Jones, AZCentral.com, 26 Aug. 2026 However, at the beginning, customers doubted whether the change in ownership would mean a change in dedication to the gluten-free food that made Mimmo’s a local legend. Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Until now, Willis has spent his entire football career being overlooked, doubted. Omar Kelly august 21, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
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questioned
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  • The experts also questioned whether Harry and Meghan are equally invested in making Britain a permanent home.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The Bass campaign’s decision came after The Times questioned whether the donations might run afoul of a city law that restricts campaign contributions by city contractors.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Doubted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubted. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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