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
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
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
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
Adjective
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Frontrunner Zohran Mamdani must convince Black voters skeptical of ambitious campaign promises, including free buses, free universal childcare and a rent freeze on 1 million apartments.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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But Feinberg is also intensely skeptical of some of the startups’ promises.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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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Once Pearl knows that Dale was suspicious of Betty Jo, the damage to their relationship is done.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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The scouting trips were particularly suspicious to investigators because none of the suspects are over 21 years old, ruling out legitimate visits to bars or clubs.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Several prominent business leaders have already voiced cautious optimism, seeing in Mamdani a chance to reset the relationship between City Hall and commerce.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Taking the long view Many finance leaders remain cautious, viewing bitcoin as too volatile—especially recently—compared to traditional assets.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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