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
Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Many are doubting his ability as the team's starting shortstop and are calling for a change.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Senior White House officials, Republican operatives, and longtime advisers to the president argue that his record, just nine months into office, is Nobel Peace Prize worthy, despite many privately doubting he’ll be honored on Friday.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Despite being a gay coming-of-age-show, Boots never shows its protagonist doubting his own queerness.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Oct. 2025
Realizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
There's no doubting Parsons' end in Dallas was sour.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Realizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
That’s believing in your brothers, believing in your teammates, not doubting yourself, and not doubting this team.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
But a few setbacks eventually have Kiki doubting her magical ability, until a time of crisis forces her into action and reveals her true strengths.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Many are doubting his ability as the team's starting shortstop and are calling for a change.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Senior White House officials, Republican operatives, and longtime advisers to the president argue that his record, just nine months into office, is Nobel Peace Prize worthy, despite many privately doubting he’ll be honored on Friday.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Despite being a gay coming-of-age-show, Boots never shows its protagonist doubting his own queerness.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Oct. 2025
Realizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
There's no doubting Parsons' end in Dallas was sour.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Realizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
That’s believing in your brothers, believing in your teammates, not doubting yourself, and not doubting this team.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
Adjective
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Another notable Wall Street analyst, LightShed’s Rich Greenfield, is similarly skeptical of a Netflix deal for WB.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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Analysts are skeptical over whether the Gaza peace agreement — which calls for a full disarmament of Hamas, among other vexxing issues — will be fully implemented, even as its initial phase looked to be unfolding as hoped.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Climate activists are now questioning why gas utilities are making this investment.—
NPR,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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Transgender, nonbinary, and gender-questioning youth and survey participants aged 13 to 17 had the poorest mental health and highest risk for suicide, the survey said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The duo must sneak around the industrial plant and analyze three packages full of teddy bears filled with a suspicious substance.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Officers from the fire department in Barra da Tijuca were called to the scene after neighbors noticed a suspicious smell coming from the property.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, owners should also be cautious of potential dangers and hazards of outdoor adventures, as this pet parent learned from the dog's frightful fall.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hiring has ground to nearly a halt, which could partly reflect a more cautious approach by many firms in the wake of the uncertainty created by the higher tariffs.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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