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
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
Tagovailoa said last year that the constant criticism early in his career left him doubting himself.
—Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
There was no doubting his talent, but plenty of questions within American skating about his ability to stay healthy.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Visit our website But Neda Agha Soltan and millions of others took to the streets, doubting such math.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
And America is still doubting Miami.
—Greg Cote
december 28, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
People began doubting the benefits of vaccines.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 21 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Tagovailoa said last year that the constant criticism early in his career left him doubting himself.
—Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
There was no doubting his talent, but plenty of questions within American skating about his ability to stay healthy.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Visit our website But Neda Agha Soltan and millions of others took to the streets, doubting such math.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
And America is still doubting Miami.
—Greg Cote
december 28, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
People began doubting the benefits of vaccines.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
Adjective
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The Guardian also reported that Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Marco Rubio, initially skeptical about engaging with senior figures from Maduro’s inner circle, came to see Rodríguez’s assurances as a potential way to prevent instability following Maduro’s removal.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The women are very skeptical of Amanda.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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The incident heightened national attention on aviation safety in 2025, with many people questioning whether flying was safe.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Online posts questioning the city’s account continued into the week, and protesters have kept returning to the Hyatt, banging pots and chanting in subfreezing temperatures.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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More than 100 police as well as army personnel were deployed to find Ingram, and the town's 1,100 residents were urged to stay indoors and report anything suspicious.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Wethersfield police are investigating a suspicious death after finding a person unresponsive in their vehicle, officials said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The anticipated move would end a string of three consecutive quarter-point rate cuts, aligning with a cautious approach outlined by Powell last month, before reports of the investigation into his conduct.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Still, more cautious analysts have flagged weaker activity in China.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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