as in questioner
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something
an astronomer who enjoys taking the role of the doubting Thomas in debates with UFOlogists
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Noun
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While stars and filmmakers this season tried to cope candidly with questioners, their impact was nonetheless inhibited by the rigors of Oscar rules.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026 -
But your questioners are also asking about test scores?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Some skeptics may doubt this, and point to how quickly the spirits of the time can change; see the rise and fall of the woke movement from 2020 to 2025.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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For data center skeptics who point out massive energy and water demand that threaten to hike utility bills, subsidies just add salt to the wound.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Doubting Thomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting%20Thomas. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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