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
Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Even before the latest flurry of mixed signals, the industry had doubts.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 June 2026
The main doubts about Argentina revolve around them having an ageing squad.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Those practical doubts are exactly what keeps most closets from ever getting edited down.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
But debt market participants have their doubts.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Although our modern fights are different, many of the same underlying issues remain — entrenched biases, efforts to limit women’s roles and rights, attacks on women’s autonomy, and attempts to raise doubts on women’s abilities, especially those of Black women.
—Jocelyn Frye, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Dust off your doubts, and get one now.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
But that is doomsday-thinking, and a 4-1 victory does not deserve such doubts.
—Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
CBS News, 21 June 2026
In its complaint, FECR cast doubts as to whether commuter rail on the corridor would even be possible.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
There must be something magical about Block Island after all, but only time will tell if that magic will extend to Jo-Ellen and Rulla, who still doubts that Jo-Ellen’s proof was well-meaning.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 June 2026
There’s also doubts over whether many of the job cut announcements so far have truly been related to AI.
—Meg Short, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Alternatives to the strait Whether or not Iran institutionalizes its control over the strait, doubts about the long-term security of the waterway will remain.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Nobody doubts Colorado’s desire to win.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton doubts that Raúl Castro had any interest in making a deal that would satisfy the desire for democracy in Cuba.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Who doubts the law would be enforced in a ham-handed way, with people being denied the presumption of innocence?
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Noun
The coach also acknowledged that advancing to the next round has eased the tension surrounding the team after the doubts that existed before the World Cup.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Even before the latest flurry of mixed signals, the industry had doubts.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 June 2026
The main doubts about Argentina revolve around them having an ageing squad.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Those practical doubts are exactly what keeps most closets from ever getting edited down.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
But debt market participants have their doubts.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Although our modern fights are different, many of the same underlying issues remain — entrenched biases, efforts to limit women’s roles and rights, attacks on women’s autonomy, and attempts to raise doubts on women’s abilities, especially those of Black women.
—Jocelyn Frye, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Dust off your doubts, and get one now.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
But that is doomsday-thinking, and a 4-1 victory does not deserve such doubts.
—Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Verb
So, if even the president's own team doubts this is a win.
—CBS News, 21 June 2026
In its complaint, FECR cast doubts as to whether commuter rail on the corridor would even be possible.
—Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
There must be something magical about Block Island after all, but only time will tell if that magic will extend to Jo-Ellen and Rulla, who still doubts that Jo-Ellen’s proof was well-meaning.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 June 2026
There’s also doubts over whether many of the job cut announcements so far have truly been related to AI.
—Meg Short, Fortune, 7 June 2026
Alternatives to the strait Whether or not Iran institutionalizes its control over the strait, doubts about the long-term security of the waterway will remain.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Nobody doubts Colorado’s desire to win.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton doubts that Raúl Castro had any interest in making a deal that would satisfy the desire for democracy in Cuba.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Who doubts the law would be enforced in a ham-handed way, with people being denied the presumption of innocence?
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubts
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In Spain, an investigative judge probes suspicions of a crime and can recommend a case go to trial if there is sufficient evidence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Other tenants in the building had their own suspicions that the landlord was up to something.—
Olivia Bensimon,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
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Thirty years after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, Jose's former business partner still questions what led to the killings.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Indigenous actress Stefany Mathias (Prey) will play the girl’s grandmother, while Bracco will play the grandmother’s friend who questions how the girl is being raised.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Retirement confidence has been trending lower in recent years, a time of elevated inflation and myriad economic uncertainties.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Despite all the uncertainties and challenges ahead of the Dolphins this season, the most prominent of the newcomers seems positive.—
Ava DiCecca,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
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But there is plenty of skepticism about whether these will meaningfully boost economic growth.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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The productivity illusion Acemoglu’s skepticism about AI’s economic upside isn’t contrarianism — it’s grounded in a framework he’s applied to every major wave of automation for decades.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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The plot unraveled on June 11 when Proper's mother went to police with concerns about her son's behavior online, recent firearms purchases and plans to travel, according to a criminal complaint.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The project had received a continuance from an initial public hearing April 20, at which City Council member Natalie Jangula and others raised concerns about a lack of open space.—
Noah Daly
June 16,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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“Doubts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubts. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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