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Recent Examples of iffy
Duran, who is in contention for a roster spot, had two iffy throws defensively in attempts to get a pair of speedy runners out, though neither were technically ruled an error.
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Golden State traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Hawks for Porzingis, a 7-foot-2 sharpshooter and prolific shot-blocker with iffy health.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The dry-goods area atop the fridge sometimes stocked the Australian biscuit Tim Tams, but supplies were iffy.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
For now, the medical establishment is still iffy on emoji — and not just at health systems.
—Katie Palmer, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Golden State traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Hawks for Porzingis, a 7-foot-2 sharpshooter and prolific shot-blocker with iffy health.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The dry-goods area atop the fridge sometimes stocked the Australian biscuit Tim Tams, but supplies were iffy.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
For now, the medical establishment is still iffy on emoji — and not just at health systems.
—Katie Palmer, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
Adjective
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The man’s service might be questionable, but his backhands are unparalleled.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, forward Andrew Wiggins, who had been listed with back tendinitis and missed Friday night’s victory in Charlotte, is listed as questionable for Sunday due to toe inflammation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Market concentration is not inherently problematic.—
Svetla Ben-Itzhak,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Their bond is forged when the children’s TV show host helps the jaded journalist navigate a difficult relationship with his problematic father.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What remains is a harder bargain in an uncertain place — assuming the bankers choose to come back at all.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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This information can help demining operators make safer and more informed decisions, particularly in challenging or uncertain conditions.—
Sagar Lekhak,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Now, a new study suggests researchers globally may have built these plans on a shaky foundation.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fuentes was shaky at first, plunking Orioles third baseman Colin Yeaman with his third pitch.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Killing consumer rights There’s reason to be doubtful.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Edwards is doubtful for the Mustangs’ ACC tournament opener against Syracuse on Tuesday afternoon in Charlotte, a team spokesperson told The Dallas Morning News Monday.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Less debatable in the meantime is how Barrera’s firing has had widespread effects on Scream 7 and the future of the franchise.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Whether the Sox made enough moves to satisfy fans is debatable.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pezeshkian's message, seemingly recorded in a hurry, underlined the limited powers exercised by the theocracy's leaders over the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which controls the hundreds of ballistic missiles targeting Israel and other countries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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As a redshirt freshman, Freeny has had to battle for playing time this season, going multiple stretches with limited minutes, including one minute of action during last week’s loss to Minnesota.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That disputable appraisal turned a few heads, and people began peppering the bot for further remarks on Musk’s physical prowess.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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That time, a very disputable foul denied him.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Iffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iffy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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