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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Although Homan's encounter with the FBI agents led to Homan being investigated for bribery and other crimes, The New York Times reported prosecutors closed the case after doubting there was enough evidence to prove to a jury that Homan agreed to specific actions in exchange for the payment.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 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
There is no doubting how much Buddah trusts his human, and this moment was adorable proof of that.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
There is no doubting Rolfo’s pedigree, a two-time Champions League winner with Barcelona.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Phillip Roth once said that only a fool would sit in a room for thirty years doubting himself.
—Beverly Gologorsky
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Some folks might question Epic’s commitment to its third commandment, but there’s no doubting the company’s allegiance to the first one.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
But there’s also no doubting his enduring status as a bona fide entertainer brimming with showmanship.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Although Homan's encounter with the FBI agents led to Homan being investigated for bribery and other crimes, The New York Times reported prosecutors closed the case after doubting there was enough evidence to prove to a jury that Homan agreed to specific actions in exchange for the payment.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 22 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
There is no doubting how much Buddah trusts his human, and this moment was adorable proof of that.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
There is no doubting Rolfo’s pedigree, a two-time Champions League winner with Barcelona.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Phillip Roth once said that only a fool would sit in a room for thirty years doubting himself.
—Beverly Gologorsky
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Some folks might question Epic’s commitment to its third commandment, but there’s no doubting the company’s allegiance to the first one.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
But there’s also no doubting his enduring status as a bona fide entertainer brimming with showmanship.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
Adjective
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At first, people were skeptical about letting random Internet users edit articles.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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Israel has been far more skeptical.—
Michele Kelemen,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s a montage of the very hot women questioning if Mel is even worth their time.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Now, legal experts from across the political spectrum, as well as current DOJ officials, are questioning why the Biden DOJ pursued the case in the first place.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, pressure for companies to boost moderation efforts and report suspicious content has largely risen from Congress and the public.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Sutter County sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Highway 20 and Bridge Street in Meridian after a driver reported suspicious behavior during a traffic stop.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fewer workers moving between jobs could lead to wage growth flattening and companies becoming more cautious.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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But the post was met with cautious optimism in Kyiv, Oleksandr Merezhko -- a member of the Ukrainian parliament representing Zelenskyy's party and chair of the body's foreign affairs committee -- told ABC News.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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