as in suspicions
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
from the beginning I had my doubts about the investment scheme
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as in questions
to have no trust or confidence in
I doubt that you can do all that you say
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Recent Examples of doubts
Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
For investors, even opposition threats of repeal weaken confidence by raising doubts about long-term policy stability.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Guadagnino encourages our doubts, shooting Maggie in exaggerated horror-movie closeups set to the doomy bass notes and shrieking winds of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s score.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
What To Know Trump, in an interview with the OAN network, expressed doubts about Republican hopes in the November 2026 elections.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Gerl, pointing to online speculation about the legitimacy of the text messages released by federal law enforcement, said that such doubts, even if unproven, could complicate the prosecution’s narrative.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Recall the rise of Koo (6-2, 180) the next time the doubts come up.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
While the funding may continue on the state level, there are doubts on the federal side.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Last week, the White House forced out a career prosecutor who raised doubts about the strength of evidence in the Comey case.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
No one doubts Whitmore’s physical gifts.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
His recent tax cuts add to the unsustainable public debt the US is piling up, and to investor doubts our financial health over time.
—Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
After getting with the medical staff, Topa doubts the knee injury is too serious.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
The airline was forced to raise going-concern doubts earlier this month.
—Reuters 19 Min Ago, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
No one doubts that our future will feature more automation than our past or present.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Asfour doubts even his most basic needs will be met.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2025
Kirk faces a crisis of conscience and doubts his leadership skills when Spock intervenes and slowly guides him back to baseline where his command skills begin to be forged under fire.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
And while Waddle won’t be the one to admit to people’s doubts, his teammate Malilk Washington certainly can speak for him.
—Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
For investors, even opposition threats of repeal weaken confidence by raising doubts about long-term policy stability.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Guadagnino encourages our doubts, shooting Maggie in exaggerated horror-movie closeups set to the doomy bass notes and shrieking winds of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s score.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
What To Know Trump, in an interview with the OAN network, expressed doubts about Republican hopes in the November 2026 elections.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Gerl, pointing to online speculation about the legitimacy of the text messages released by federal law enforcement, said that such doubts, even if unproven, could complicate the prosecution’s narrative.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Recall the rise of Koo (6-2, 180) the next time the doubts come up.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
While the funding may continue on the state level, there are doubts on the federal side.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Last week, the White House forced out a career prosecutor who raised doubts about the strength of evidence in the Comey case.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Despite the surge in temperatures, Allen doubts a heat advisory will be issued.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
No one doubts Whitmore’s physical gifts.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
His recent tax cuts add to the unsustainable public debt the US is piling up, and to investor doubts our financial health over time.
—Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
After getting with the medical staff, Topa doubts the knee injury is too serious.
—David Brown, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2025
The airline was forced to raise going-concern doubts earlier this month.
—Reuters 19 Min Ago, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
No one doubts that our future will feature more automation than our past or present.
—David Autor, The Atlantic, 24 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Asfour doubts even his most basic needs will be met.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2025
Kirk faces a crisis of conscience and doubts his leadership skills when Spock intervenes and slowly guides him back to baseline where his command skills begin to be forged under fire.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubts
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While Kopalyan and Alili see the Accords as a credible initiative, there are suspicions on the ground in Syunik too—and in particular that Azerbaijani forces could use the deal as a way to ultimately secure control for themselves.—
Michele Crestani,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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While Hern was not accused of causing his wife's death, court records show that authorities had suspicions to the contrary.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her mother, Kris Jenner, questions whether wearing diamonds to testify is a good look.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Everybody always questions his defense and everything else.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Inflation moderated significantly in the first quarter, but growth could decelerate in the second half of the financial year due to global trade uncertainties, said Sanjay Malhotra, governor of the Reserve Bank of India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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But the job search proved futile, partly due to visa uncertainties and the impacts of the Department of Government Efficiency.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Among customers and in financial markets, skepticism is rising as some question whether the massive investment in AI will ever be justified by revenues.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement But Blair’s potential role in Gaza has also drawn deep concern among critics, and raised skepticism over how well the proposal will go over with Hamas.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Trigg was labeled as an underachiever by scouts as an underclassman and is still proving himself in several areas (on and off the field), but his talent is undeniable and improved consistency in 2025 will help suppress any concerns.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The findings come amid a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers and growing concerns over outdated aviation safety equipment.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Doubts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubts. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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