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
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
There have been plenty of doubts about the Braves' starting rotation.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
There were points that goal looked out of reach, raising doubts about affordable housing progress.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
That persistent inflation, combined with the uncertainties brought on by the conflict in the Middle East, led the Fed to leave its benchmark lending rate alone at its last meeting and raised doubts that a cut was coming anytime soon.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
There are also doubts about whether the bill, even if it is passed, will reach its goal of collecting $100 billion.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
This baffling inconsistency has challenged planetary physics and raised doubts about how scientists interpret signals from distant worlds.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
When doubts appear, trust yourself enough not to back down.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
As a 5-foot-5, 110-pound sophomore two years ago, Naperville Central’s Michael Page had doubts about his future in baseball.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Maribel also doubts her own son will see a public school system fully tailored to meeting Voozeki’s needs.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
Even then, Bridgman doubts Fraraccio’s competency can ever be restored.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Kajsa Ollongren, the European Union’s special representative for human rights, doubts that the US-Israeli war in Iran will result in regime change in the country.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Nobody doubts the Reds’ attacking quality.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
From the start, there have been doubts about whether former Mascotte police officer James Duckett was really guilty in the 1987 murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
There have been plenty of doubts about the Braves' starting rotation.
—CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
There were points that goal looked out of reach, raising doubts about affordable housing progress.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
That persistent inflation, combined with the uncertainties brought on by the conflict in the Middle East, led the Fed to leave its benchmark lending rate alone at its last meeting and raised doubts that a cut was coming anytime soon.
—Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
There are also doubts about whether the bill, even if it is passed, will reach its goal of collecting $100 billion.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
This baffling inconsistency has challenged planetary physics and raised doubts about how scientists interpret signals from distant worlds.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
When doubts appear, trust yourself enough not to back down.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
As a 5-foot-5, 110-pound sophomore two years ago, Naperville Central’s Michael Page had doubts about his future in baseball.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
No one doubts the inflationary drag of oil.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Maribel also doubts her own son will see a public school system fully tailored to meeting Voozeki’s needs.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
Even then, Bridgman doubts Fraraccio’s competency can ever be restored.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Kajsa Ollongren, the European Union’s special representative for human rights, doubts that the US-Israeli war in Iran will result in regime change in the country.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Nobody doubts the Reds’ attacking quality.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubts
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The changes in stocks have come along with suspicions that some traders may benefit from inside information.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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After weeks of rumors in March that Batula and Wilson had began a romantic relationship, the duo confirmed suspicions (and broke the internet) with a joint statement on March 31.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Both have begun advertising, and no one questions their ability to win at least 15% of the convention vote, the ticket to the primary.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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Love in the Time of Cholera questions the virtue of patience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Last year’s tax reform avoided this possibility and is helping many families better navigate current economic uncertainties.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed Friday to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease global economic uncertainties caused by the war in the Middle East.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But the signals kept accumulating, and over time, his skepticism gave way to a new line of inquiry that could transform scientists’ understanding of the two diseases.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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There’s often skepticism when a boutique brand scales up.—
Jeff Miller,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Parents raise concerns about transparency After Vanscoy's arrest, parents whose children are in the Burleson league said on social media that they are disappointed with the lack of transparency from the BYA on the matter.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City voters overwhelmingly renewed the city’s 1% earnings tax on Tuesday, maintaining a critical funding source for city services and unmistakably staving off concerns that the city’s budget could be thrown into disarray.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Doubts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubts. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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