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
Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
That’s despite a majority of Americans doubting his handling of trade policy, according to new Pew Research Center data.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s people out here really doubting us.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
And nobody in the locker room is doubting their chances at coming out on top Saturday.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Dreaming, being bold and being ambitious are part of our job — just like doubting.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The market is doubting the durability of CoreWeave, with shares down more than $100 apiece from their highs.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
There is no doubting Palmer’s world-class quality or his ability to produce it against elite opposition.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
On Friday night, there was no doubting these Thomases.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Diaz-Balart of Miami is among the Republicans now doubting redistricting is wise.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
That’s despite a majority of Americans doubting his handling of trade policy, according to new Pew Research Center data.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s people out here really doubting us.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
And nobody in the locker room is doubting their chances at coming out on top Saturday.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Dreaming, being bold and being ambitious are part of our job — just like doubting.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The market is doubting the durability of CoreWeave, with shares down more than $100 apiece from their highs.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
There is no doubting Palmer’s world-class quality or his ability to produce it against elite opposition.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
On Friday night, there was no doubting these Thomases.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
Adjective
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Sorrell was skeptical of sorting jobs into categories of good versus bad, or noble versus corrupt.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Many traders and analysts remain skeptical that flows can resume meaningfully and quickly as Iran is yet to confirm whether the strait would be open to all traffic beyond the ceasefire.—
Kate Sullivan,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The case has sparked outrage online and in the community, with many questioning the circumstances of the crash and calling for accountability.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Joseph was taken in on Monday for questioning in Cap-Haïtien, the capital of Haiti’s north region, and then held.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Finding the behavior suspicious, police said the officers activated their overhead lights and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Never click on suspicious links Some scams prompt you to click on a link that takes you to a fake website to gather your personal information or unintentionally download malware onto your computer.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Denim companies marketed to young people, but were cautious not to alienate other consumers.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Consumers are advised to remain cautious when browsing online, with Sunday's office adding that clicking pop-up ads or banner promotions on legitimate sites can redirect users to third-party sellers that lack protections or guarantees.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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