as in skeptic
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something
there will always be some hard-core doubters of the government's denial of the UFO incident
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Recent Examples of doubter
Some decisions were no-doubters, like coach Mike Sullivan giving the net to Hellebuyck, who was the best goalie in the tournament.
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Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
But Brunson quickly silenced the doubters.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
This is not the Beach Boys box set to win over doubters and welcome newbies to the band.
—Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 14 Feb. 2026
Since his time with the Jets, Darnold has had his doubters.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Darnold proved his doubters wrong.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Punxsutawney club members say there are two types of people who show up at Phil’s spot about 80 miles (123 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh — those seeking to validate their beliefs and doubters who want to confirm their own skepticism.
—Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Kaiden Guhle clipped Sean Kuraly with a high stick – this one a no-doubter – and the B’s went back on the PP.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Their six defeats were no-doubters, and none came in back-to-back fashion.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
But Brunson quickly silenced the doubters.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
This is not the Beach Boys box set to win over doubters and welcome newbies to the band.
—Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 14 Feb. 2026
Since his time with the Jets, Darnold has had his doubters.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Darnold proved his doubters wrong.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Punxsutawney club members say there are two types of people who show up at Phil’s spot about 80 miles (123 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh — those seeking to validate their beliefs and doubters who want to confirm their own skepticism.
—Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Kaiden Guhle clipped Sean Kuraly with a high stick – this one a no-doubter – and the B’s went back on the PP.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Their six defeats were no-doubters, and none came in back-to-back fashion.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubter
Noun
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Mendelsohn — a leading skeptic of leaving City Hall — has argued the new police academy is the city’s most important project and should not be pushed aside, slowed down or allowed to balloon in cost.—
Chase Rogers,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The group, nowstacked with vaccine skeptics, voted in December to recommend that parents who vaccinate their infants against hepatitis B ask for a blood test after the first dose to see if the full shot regimen is needed.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But what was really baffling was Cronin’s claim that the questioner was raising his voice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The hearing lasted over five hours, with nearly every round of questioning from a Democrat reverting to a monologue from the questioner or a shouting match.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Doubter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubter. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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