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Recent Examples of iffy
For now, the medical establishment is still iffy on emoji — and not just at health systems.
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Katie Palmer, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
The Texans gathered themselves after an iffy start and took a 7-6 lead when Stroud finished off a 16-play, 92-yard drive by flipping a pass to Kirk for a 4-yard touchdown.
—Will Graves, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
The cinematic pickings are notoriously iffy in January but your favorite services like Netflix, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+ and Amazon's Prime Video have got the hookup for every taste.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
One that includes sheer bounces, the roulette wheel of injuries, how iffy penalty calls are assessed and plenty else often beyond the Chiefs’ control.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
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Katie Palmer, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
The Texans gathered themselves after an iffy start and took a 7-6 lead when Stroud finished off a 16-play, 92-yard drive by flipping a pass to Kirk for a 4-yard touchdown.
—Will Graves, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
The cinematic pickings are notoriously iffy in January but your favorite services like Netflix, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+ and Amazon's Prime Video have got the hookup for every taste.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
One that includes sheer bounces, the roulette wheel of injuries, how iffy penalty calls are assessed and plenty else often beyond the Chiefs’ control.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
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James, who played after initially being listed as questionable because of arthritis in his left foot, scored 24 points in 27 minutes on eight-for-15 shooting.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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These false or misleading statements are characteristic of politicians with questionable integrity who are willing to say anything for political gain.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
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That makes any supply disruptions due to the Iran conflict even more problematic for India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Other areas where eclipse weather will be problematic will be over parts of Utah, Wyoming and Colorado, where light rain and snow may fall, as well as portions of the Northern Plains to the upper Great Lakes, where a cold front will be dropping southward from south-central Canada.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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When that might happen is highly uncertain, and completely up to Guthrie, given this month’s agonizing and all-consuming search for her mother Nancy.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The uncertain availability and high prices have been complicating plans for out-of-town fans hoping to travel to North American cities for matches.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Celtics’ shakiest shooter early on was Brown, who scored two first-quarter points while going 0-for-4 from the foul line.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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While the Hawks’ legs were shaky, Connor Bedard was strong enough to carry the team most of the way.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Giants signed left-hander Sam Hentges and right-hander Jason Foley, but Foley is out until midseason while Hentges is doubtful for Opening Day.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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But even Van Patten, who knows her character best, is doubtful.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Whether the Sox made enough moves to satisfy fans is debatable.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Even if the tariffs are effective — which is debatable — these advocates miss the point.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Gittens was always going to need to build fitness after limited involvement at the Club World Cup and in the second half of the season at Dortmund, while Garnacho’s single-mindedness will not be news to anybody who watched him at United.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Right now, members-only prices start at $6—but only for a limited time.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
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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 5 Mar. 2026.
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