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Recent Examples of iffy
The Bengals only led 12-7 at halftime after all that, and Burrow had a few iffy throws of his own in his first game since Week 2.
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CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
Second, the nearly flat outsole can make for iffy footing.
—Scott Douglas, Outside, 12 Nov. 2025
Two of his fouls were iffy calls by an officiating crew that, despite nearly 50 seasons of combined experience, had never worked a game in Viejas Arena and only once had ever seen the Aztecs and their physical, athletic, frenetic style of defense.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Sources said the front office explored adding edge rushers and running backs, two positions with iffy depth; though head coach Mike Vrabel indicated Wednesday afternoon the team was never close on a deal.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
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CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
Second, the nearly flat outsole can make for iffy footing.
—Scott Douglas, Outside, 12 Nov. 2025
Two of his fouls were iffy calls by an officiating crew that, despite nearly 50 seasons of combined experience, had never worked a game in Viejas Arena and only once had ever seen the Aztecs and their physical, athletic, frenetic style of defense.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Sources said the front office explored adding edge rushers and running backs, two positions with iffy depth; though head coach Mike Vrabel indicated Wednesday afternoon the team was never close on a deal.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
Adjective
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The ingredient lists are often questionable, loaded with gums, stabilizers, oils, and added sugars that brands throw in to make their products taste and act like real milk.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
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Outside of those three young players and Cam Skattebo, Schoen has consistently made questionable decisions since landing in New York and has a 22-45-1 record to show for it.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Those costs, Adler said, include slowing down response times, increasing the number of computations and sometimes the model rejecting non-problematic requests.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Sabres run into some significant issues down the lineup — upgrading the fourth line should be among Kekäläinen’s most pressing priorities between now and the trade deadline — but young centre Noah Ostlund has helped give Buffalo’s usually problematic fourth line some connective heft and floor.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At the moment, its age is still uncertain.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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How Barton will advance his campaigns now is uncertain.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Still, the 11-year veteran has been shaky down the stretch.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Dolphins and Cardinals are resetting this offseason, at least to some extent, and the quarterbacks’ futures are on shaky soil.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Magic will continue to need more of the same from Richardson as the team operates without All-Defensive guard Jalen Suggs, who was ruled out of Tuesday’s contest at Washington after previously being listed as doubtful on the team’s initial injury report due to a right knee Grade 1 MCL bruise.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Fowler and Williams disappointed this season, making a return to Dallas feel doubtful.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And the idea that Denmark has it right on vaccines — even for its own population — is debatable.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Any others are debatable at best.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The company plans a limited run of 500 units, with deliveries targeted for August 2027.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the Protein Milk, a series of limited-edition merchandise drops and partnerships launched today.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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