as in suspiciously
with distrust
we followed our guide doubtfully, keeping our eyes open at all times
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Adverb
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The original countdown was suspiciously Toy Story themed, with a background that looked like the wallpaper in Andy’s room.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
1 May 2026 -
With suspiciously fortuitous timing, Andy is snapped up as Runway’s new features editor—a move that Irv Ravitz (Tibor Feldman), the Si Newhouse-esque head of Elias-Clarke, hopes will salvage what remains of the publication’s credibility in the wake of Miranda’s bungle.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jones asked his players incredulously.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kizzi adds to his act by pretending to be a devoted fan while V looks on incredulously.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Doubtfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtfully. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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