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
Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Harry Kane is reportedly reconsidering his Bayern Munich future after FC Barcelona made contact, sparking doubts in his camp.
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Nobody doubts the power of Hermès; the doubts seem to be on the expectations side of the equation.
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Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 12th House of Rest and Reflection, stirring old worries, unfinished conversations, and behind-the-scenes doubts.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
But when ballots counted after Election Day affect the outcome of a race, that can raise doubts about their legitimacy even when there is no fraud, critics argue.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
And within only a few minutes, any doubts about his readiness after missing nearly a week of training were ended when one shot bounced off a post in the 63rd minute.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
But prosecutors said their further investigation raised significant doubts about those conclusions, worrying them that a jury would not find Hobby guilty of an arson charge.
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Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Coben, who also serves as an executive producer, explains the difficulty of creating the intricate inner worlds of each character and their doubts about David, all while dropping hints that reveal David's innocence in each episode.
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Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Nobody doubts the power of Hermès; the doubts seem to be on the expectations side of the equation.
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Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Of course, the internet being the internet, there is a loud contingent that doubts Lefty’s legitimacy.
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Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
In its complaint, FECR cast doubts as to whether commuter rail on the corridor would even be possible.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Nobody doubts Colorado’s desire to win.
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Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Noun
The inconsistency in messaging raises further doubts that negotiators can meet their 60-day deadline after the two sides traded attacks over the weekend, straining their already fragile ceasefire.
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Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Harry Kane is reportedly reconsidering his Bayern Munich future after FC Barcelona made contact, sparking doubts in his camp.
—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Nobody doubts the power of Hermès; the doubts seem to be on the expectations side of the equation.
—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 12th House of Rest and Reflection, stirring old worries, unfinished conversations, and behind-the-scenes doubts.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
But when ballots counted after Election Day affect the outcome of a race, that can raise doubts about their legitimacy even when there is no fraud, critics argue.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
And within only a few minutes, any doubts about his readiness after missing nearly a week of training were ended when one shot bounced off a post in the 63rd minute.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
But prosecutors said their further investigation raised significant doubts about those conclusions, worrying them that a jury would not find Hobby guilty of an arson charge.
—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Coben, who also serves as an executive producer, explains the difficulty of creating the intricate inner worlds of each character and their doubts about David, all while dropping hints that reveal David's innocence in each episode.
—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Verb
Because of South Florida's isolation, Carr doubts news of the Declaration of Independence reached the area's small population.
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Hank Tester,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Nobody doubts the power of Hermès; the doubts seem to be on the expectations side of the equation.
—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Of course, the internet being the internet, there is a loud contingent that doubts Lefty’s legitimacy.
—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubts
Noun
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She was arrested after raising suspicions during a baggage screening, the Australian Federal Police said in a statement on its website.
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Indeed, suspicions of the motivations related to anything that would expose students to more (rather than less) of the neighbor waging war against Ukraine almost derailed the project.
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While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.
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This view is shared by Olivier Coste at Château des Adouzes, who questions where the chase after lightness leads.
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Faced with these uncertainties, some organizations are pushing back.
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Risks and uncertainties remain Despite the gradual reopening of the Strait, uncertainty remains as tensions could flare once more given the fragility of the interim agreement.
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Humans are hardwired to resist change, so implementing new technologies is often met with skepticism or pushback.
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For decades, African football has faced criticism and skepticism, often based on unfounded racial stereotypes.
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There were also concerns listed in the analysis that the registry, which dates back to 1947, could include LGBTQ+ offenders from decades ago who were convicted of offenses that are no longer crimes.
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Castro said the incident reflected broader concerns about immigration enforcement operations.
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“Doubts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubts. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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