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
State House News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
If people begin doubting the integrity of the contests, there will still be plenty to bet on.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
In the end, due to jurors doubting Natale's testimony, Merlino was acquitted of the murder charges.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
However, there was no doubting how much this one mattered to the 50-year-old coach.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 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
Verb
Fattman brought about an early end to Monday’s Senate session by doubting the presence of a quorum.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
If people begin doubting the integrity of the contests, there will still be plenty to bet on.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
In the end, due to jurors doubting Natale's testimony, Merlino was acquitted of the murder charges.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
However, there was no doubting how much this one mattered to the 50-year-old coach.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
Adjective
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While Pyongyang has conducted a series of hypersonic tests in recent years, many foreign experts remain skeptical that the weapons have achieved the necessary speed and maneuverability.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Braeden Johnson is also skeptical as a taxpayer, but is happy as a Kansas resident to see the team move across the state line.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He was extradited to Pennsylvania for questioning and when he was compelled to testify before a grand jury, Schrader invoked his Fifth Amendment right when asked about Carol Ann Dougherty's murder.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and co-workers questioning her worth.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The committee has called on state officials to testify in closed-door, transcribed interviews, while requesting suspicious activity reports from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, along with a staff-level briefing from the Justice Department.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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When the publication of his article is followed by the suspicious suicide of Dale Washberg, Lee follows a trail of breadcrumbs to find out the truth.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be especially cautious in school zones and watch for children and the flashing lights of school buses.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Two years as a mental health patient had taught Virginia to be cautious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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