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Recent Examples of iffy
Even so, Dylan was pretty iffy on the whole endeavor.
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Production from the iffy 6-9 spots in the order — and players that aren’t entrenched in the daily lineup.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
On top of all this, basing nuclear reactions on flowing mixtures of hot liquids involves some areas of nuclear physics that are, in technical terms, a bit iffy.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson, meanwhile, is the team’s only great pass rusher on an already-iffy defense, and he’s actually been given permission to find a trade partner as he won’t be kept around long term.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Production from the iffy 6-9 spots in the order — and players that aren’t entrenched in the daily lineup.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
On top of all this, basing nuclear reactions on flowing mixtures of hot liquids involves some areas of nuclear physics that are, in technical terms, a bit iffy.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson, meanwhile, is the team’s only great pass rusher on an already-iffy defense, and he’s actually been given permission to find a trade partner as he won’t be kept around long term.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
Adjective
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The data shows high growth but questionable profitability: AI funding reached a record $100.4 billion in 2024, with mega-rounds accounting for 69% of funding.—
Sajal Singh,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Whether that trough also brings rain with it is far more questionable.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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For years, Chicago Public School officials would send dozens of names of problematic employees to monthly board meetings for their dismissals to be signed off on.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Emilia Pérez star courted controversy after past problematic posts resurfaced.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The uncertain fate of his best friend impacts Si-eun throughout the season.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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The name was recently added to CNBC Pro’s All-Weather Stock List, as some analysts have pointed to its resilience amid the uncertain macro environment.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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Inflation is stubbornly high, the job market is shaky, and global tariffs have stirred public anxiety.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Pressly, who was shaky early, brings the veteran presence the group missed in recent years.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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But the official was doubtful there were many who would want to take the job at a Pentagon that is in such disarray.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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The winner’s kids were equally doubtful, the man told lottery officials, so the man scanned the ticket to prove his million-dollar win was real.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the issue of gun violence is complicated and while many responses are debatable, this trend is neither.—
Joel Mosbacher,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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While her in-ring skills were debatable among fans, her undeniable charisma and strong connection with the WWE audience were consistently praised.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The doughnut chain has announced a new Craving Cheesecake Collection of doughnuts, sold individually and by the dozen, available for a limited time starting April 22.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Fewer Chinese young people will likely be studying in the West, and the already small number of Westerners who do so in China will remain limited.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The mood shifts from shady to straight-up scandalous.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Fenix lost the biggest match of his young WWE career, albeit under shady circumstances, while Americano picked up a WrestleMania win.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Iffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iffy. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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