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
Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
If Deerfield fans harbored any doubts Friday night, Tommy Donahue dispelled them eventually.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Angela Hassell, the executive director of Loaves and Fishes, offered both hesitant support for and doubts about the safe camping site.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
If any lingering doubts remained that February 2026 has been unusually warm across Texas, Thursday’s incredible heat across South Texas put them to rest.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Those voicing doubts about Washington's reliability include Rasmus Jarlov, chair of the Danish parliament’s Defense Committee.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Market participants attributed the decline in shares to doubts around Nvidia's deal with OpenAI, weak sentiment over the AI trade and skepticism about whether hyperscalers' lofty AI capital expenditures are sustainable.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Yet despite looking and feeling storybook-perfect, the day was plagued by doubts, Diana would later reveal.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Delgado’s gubernatorial campaign raised doubts about his character.
—Kirsten John Foy, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Monica doubts this highbrow Brit is capable of understanding Reggie’s rags-to-riches-to-infamy tale.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
But those doubts notwithstanding, no other recent storm better illustrates the model differences that can persist almost through a storm’s start time.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Its shares promptly fell because, well, Wall Street doubts if this AI stuff is really useful enough to warrant such a big investment.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Though Pachter doubts Cohen can replicate his success.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Ilan Wurman, who teaches constitutional law at the University of Minnesota Law School, doubts the state's arguments will be successful.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Ilan Wurman, who teaches constitutional law at University of Minnesota Law School, doubts the state’s arguments will be successful.
—Steve Karnowski, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Saber, too, doubts the utility of American military engagement beyond such an operation.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
Additionally, Paramount had sowed doubts about Netflix among lawmakers, regulators, Warner investors and ultimately the Warner board.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
If Deerfield fans harbored any doubts Friday night, Tommy Donahue dispelled them eventually.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Angela Hassell, the executive director of Loaves and Fishes, offered both hesitant support for and doubts about the safe camping site.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
If any lingering doubts remained that February 2026 has been unusually warm across Texas, Thursday’s incredible heat across South Texas put them to rest.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Those voicing doubts about Washington's reliability include Rasmus Jarlov, chair of the Danish parliament’s Defense Committee.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Market participants attributed the decline in shares to doubts around Nvidia's deal with OpenAI, weak sentiment over the AI trade and skepticism about whether hyperscalers' lofty AI capital expenditures are sustainable.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Yet despite looking and feeling storybook-perfect, the day was plagued by doubts, Diana would later reveal.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Delgado’s gubernatorial campaign raised doubts about his character.
—Kirsten John Foy, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Kevin Duan, who was there to support one of the DJs, doubts it.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Monica doubts this highbrow Brit is capable of understanding Reggie’s rags-to-riches-to-infamy tale.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
But those doubts notwithstanding, no other recent storm better illustrates the model differences that can persist almost through a storm’s start time.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Its shares promptly fell because, well, Wall Street doubts if this AI stuff is really useful enough to warrant such a big investment.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Though Pachter doubts Cohen can replicate his success.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Ilan Wurman, who teaches constitutional law at the University of Minnesota Law School, doubts the state's arguments will be successful.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Ilan Wurman, who teaches constitutional law at University of Minnesota Law School, doubts the state’s arguments will be successful.
—Steve Karnowski, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Saber, too, doubts the utility of American military engagement beyond such an operation.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubts
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There were nine passengers in the car, and the officers discussed among themselves their suspicions of smuggling.—
TRAVIS LOLLER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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There were nine passengers in the car, and the officers discussed among themselves their suspicions of smuggling.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Broderick Jones’ fifth-year option decision While the quarterback questions loom large, Khan also has a number of other significant roster decisions on the horizon.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Connecticut Association of Urban Superintendents, which represents more than 20 urban districts like East Hartford, Meriden, and New Haven, questions the proposals at a time of rising costs.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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Sardonic uncertainties about the solvency of the American Dream permeate every scene.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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The effects and uncertainties of these actions illustrate the negative disruptions of tariffs.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Weiss took the recent Iranian protests seriously, asking staff during one morning call if the new round of protests could be the wave that topples the regime, leading to skepticism from some journalists in London.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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By Saturday, those details hadn’t emerged — despite ongoing skepticism about Cuba’s narrative.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves pledged to continue working with the families and the Senate to address the aviation safety concerns exposed by last year’s collision.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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But those who spoke implored the commissioners to temporarily pause going forward with data centers because of concerns over noise, pollution traffic and concerns about what the data centers would do to their quality of life.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Doubts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubts. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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