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
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s why Rotary members, also embedded in these same communities, have played a vital role in not just funding and organizing campaigns, but also dispelling doubts and ensuring no child is left behind.
—Dr. Tunji Funsho, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Soon, though, Kiki faces an existential crisis that requires her to confront her inner doubts in order to get her powers back.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
McCollum believes this fervently, getting quite testy with Polsky when the filmmaker registers his doubts.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Yangwang doesn’t want to leave any doubts about the U9’s capabilities.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Cora had no doubts and Eliot had no doubts.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
But Democrats have expressed strong doubts about any handshake deal with Republicans.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Hedda has her doubts about this accounts.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
But who doubts that money has an unholy influence on our elections?
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
This doesn't surprise Thakur, who doubts that this admission — or even the owner's arrest — will lead to long-term reforms.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Beghe doubts that will be an issue for Voight this season, too.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
This structure can help to lower anxiety in the early weeks, when most doubts surface.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Some doubts still lingered as to whether Jax was, indeed, Gracie's puppy.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s why Rotary members, also embedded in these same communities, have played a vital role in not just funding and organizing campaigns, but also dispelling doubts and ensuring no child is left behind.
—Dr. Tunji Funsho, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Soon, though, Kiki faces an existential crisis that requires her to confront her inner doubts in order to get her powers back.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
McCollum believes this fervently, getting quite testy with Polsky when the filmmaker registers his doubts.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Yangwang doesn’t want to leave any doubts about the U9’s capabilities.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Cora had no doubts and Eliot had no doubts.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
But Democrats have expressed strong doubts about any handshake deal with Republicans.
—Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Hedda has her doubts about this accounts.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Paul also doubts the car would stop working so quickly after being inspected by employees.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
But who doubts that money has an unholy influence on our elections?
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
This doesn't surprise Thakur, who doubts that this admission — or even the owner's arrest — will lead to long-term reforms.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Beghe doubts that will be an issue for Voight this season, too.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
This structure can help to lower anxiety in the early weeks, when most doubts surface.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubts
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But suspicions have swirled for years around Russia's Novaya Zemlya archipelago, a remote site off the coast of northern Russia, where more than 100 tests were carried out for decades during the Cold War.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mounting data may confirm Boatwright’s suspicions about Gen Z’s financial burdens.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Sean Grayson watches as defense attorney Mark Wykoff questions Kevin Davis, a law enforcement consultant with almost 50 years of experience in policing who has taught thousands of hours of advanced trainings on use of force.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
27 Oct. 2025
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The play questions the struggle between survival and living or, as described by Wolf, the worth of a life lived in a lie.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The shame and uncertainties are products of the environment, the panel notes.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
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Such legendary figures, all fictional characters, link the messy uncertainties of nation building to a transcendent region of certainty and truth that defies criticism and doubt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even the culturally ambitious projects such as Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island cultural district, which hosts local chapters of Louvre, Guggenheim, Berklee, and National History Museum, are often greeted with skepticism.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Still, given the dramatic gains recently, there’s plenty of skepticism that Nvidia shares can keep soaring.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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He was included on the short list of presidential candidates in 2022 when Democrats started airing concerns about then-President Joe Biden's ability to run for a second term.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The deal was negotiated down due to concerns about Taubman’s performance during the pandemic.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Doubts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubts. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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