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Recent Examples of iffy
Matthew Stafford is a bit iffy because of a bad back and other maladies common to aging quarterbacks.
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Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
Fast-forward to the 1980s and the couple have sworn off investigating any more paranormal activities on account of Ed’s iffy heart.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The box-office prospects for this outside New York City are iffy, however.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
His greatest leap might be as a blocker, after an iffy showing on run-blocking reps as a rookie.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
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Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
Fast-forward to the 1980s and the couple have sworn off investigating any more paranormal activities on account of Ed’s iffy heart.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The box-office prospects for this outside New York City are iffy, however.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
His greatest leap might be as a blocker, after an iffy showing on run-blocking reps as a rookie.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
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After making his return Sunday from a two-week absence due to a toe injury, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will be questionable to play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams because of toe soreness, general manager John Lynch said Tuesday morning.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Everyone else on our team is questionable.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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But it’s proved to be especially problematic at a time when the typical student body is growing academically weaker.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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No two players better personified Houston’s problematic response to injuries than Alvarez and center fielder Jake Meyers, who injured himself on July 9 while running out to his position before first pitch.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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With Madubuike -- whose status for the rest of the year is uncertain -- once again out today, and fellow defensive starters Jones and Van Noy possibly unavailable, the Ravens are going to need big-time efforts from LB Roquan Smith and the rest of the front seven.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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National parks appear to have weathed summer crowds despite staffing cuts, but fall remains uncertain.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But the ever-reliable consumer is beginning to look shaky, courtesy of an unpleasant mix of a stagnating job market and sticky inflation.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Yankees’ bullpen is also shaky, and so is the Blue Jays’.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But some scholars are doubtful that’s routinely happening.—
Lauren Sausser,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Spring conducted two major studies that showed doubtful employers that Spring’s service worked—and could save them money.—
Alice Park,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What’s more debatable is whether the idea is probable, or even plausible.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
15 Sep. 2025
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What's next for mortgages, though, is debatable.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike schools where the number of spots for both American students and international students are more limited, Miner says the dip is felt more at UC in a growing city such as Cincinnati.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Access to this free event is extremely limited.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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