as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
congenitally doubting viewers will wonder if there's anything real about that so-called reality show
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as in questioning
to have no trust or confidence in
I doubt that you can do all that you say
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Recent Examples of doubting
Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
On Friday night, there was no doubting these Thomases.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Novo is hoping CagriSema can beef up future sales, but after the latest trial results, analysts are increasingly doubting its commercial potential.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
The reaction in the comments is all over the place, with some doubting that Barrymore and Bertinelli actually went through with dyeing their hair gray.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
To fool us into doubting our most obvious conclusions about how this story will unfold.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Even Harper’s closest deputies — Pierpoint alum Sweetpea and Kwabena, a season-four newcomer played by Ted Lasso’s Toheeb Jimoh — have moved beyond quietly doubting her strategy.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
For the skeptically inclined, that reasoning might argue for doubting the existence of other minds, rather than for believing in God.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
But there’s no doubting the dysfunction that comes with the streak.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
There is no doubting the collective clout of Zuffa’s powerbrokers, who are amongst the most formidable dealmakers operating in world sport, so while this may be a new frontier, they will not be fazed.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
On Friday night, there was no doubting these Thomases.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Novo is hoping CagriSema can beef up future sales, but after the latest trial results, analysts are increasingly doubting its commercial potential.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
The reaction in the comments is all over the place, with some doubting that Barrymore and Bertinelli actually went through with dyeing their hair gray.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
To fool us into doubting our most obvious conclusions about how this story will unfold.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Even Harper’s closest deputies — Pierpoint alum Sweetpea and Kwabena, a season-four newcomer played by Ted Lasso’s Toheeb Jimoh — have moved beyond quietly doubting her strategy.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
For the skeptically inclined, that reasoning might argue for doubting the existence of other minds, rather than for believing in God.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
But there’s no doubting the dysfunction that comes with the streak.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
Adjective
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Judge Paul Friedman appeared skeptical of government claims that the policy is necessary for national security.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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There were skeptical voices at MWC, pointing out the failures of AI projects as well as the opportunities.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ted Mesiacos, 3rd Ward, voted against the program after similarly questioning why the city was starting its own when the state already had a similar initiative.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Older siblings or classmates might drop hints that leave children questioning what to believe during their Easter egg hunt.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cavello said the mayor was in contact with the police commissioner and receiving information on the protest, counterprotest and the suspicious devices.—
Mark Crudele,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Mayor has spoken with Police Commissioner Tisch, and the NYPD is actively investigating the protest, counter-protest, and suspicious devices discovered outside Gracie Mansion.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Other critics are taking a more cautious approach.—
Arielle Zionts,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lujan Grisham wraps up her tenure next year, and state lawmakers wary of unchecked spending opted during the legislative session that ended last month to take a cautious approach.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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