doubting Thomases

noun

plural of doubting Thomas
as in skeptics
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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  1. skeptics
  2. questioners
Noun
  • Companies are also making pledges to reduce their impact on the environment and offering assurances that data centers will boost local property values — all while maintaining AI is a positive force for the American economy, despite its skeptics.
    — Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The second episode brings listeners along as AJC reporters follow the evidence behind the Fulton County investigation and unpack how skeptics, activists, lawmakers and election officials have spent years fighting over what really happened.
    — AJC Communications, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of skeptics
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  • Reporters could jump in with questions during the other interviews Friday, but Atlanta public relations staff selected the questioners during Reese’s availability.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Fourteen minutes and just three questioners later, she was done.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of questioners
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