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Recent Examples of iffy
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.
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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
Jayden Daniels is shut down, backup Marcus Mariota is very iffy to play, and that means a dangerously likely start for Josh Johnson, who at 39 is playing for his 173rd NFL team.
—Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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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
Jayden Daniels is shut down, backup Marcus Mariota is very iffy to play, and that means a dangerously likely start for Josh Johnson, who at 39 is playing for his 173rd NFL team.
—Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
Adjective
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The wind is getting questionable.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2026
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Someone older might have questionable advice for you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The actress recently opened up about some of the problematic advice she's received over the years, as well as the shocking suggestion that led her to fire an agent, during a conversation with Eddie Muller at the TCM Classic Film Festival New York Pop-Up.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Inzunza said the lack of clear policies is problematic.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But like the British wartime leader who also led his country’s fight against a bigger, more powerful enemy, Zelensky has made missteps along the way and his future looks increasingly uncertain as the war grinds on.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Husband cleared, but path forward uncertain Judge Barry Wood of Idaho’s 5th Judicial District granted the defense’s alternative perpetrator theory for trial in a November 2025 order.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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As the cost of living rises and some investments turn shaky, the financial outlook is forcing some New Yorkers to unretire in their golden years.—
Dave Carlin,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Their opening match against Latvia appeared shaky when the opposing team used challenges to wipe away two early goals, but ended in a dominant 5-1 victory — with three goals in the second period’s final nine minutes.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Injury report Heat forward Pelle Larsson is listed as doubtful for Sunday at Washington due to the elbow contusion sustained in Friday night’s loss in Boston, keeping him out for that second half.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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But even if measles’ severe outcomes were more common, Limaye and others were doubtful that many more Americans would be moved to act.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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As a contribution to humanity, however, its value is debatable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The extent to which such tips could transform the mere mortals in the audience is debatable.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Compared to traditional date-night cuisine, Hart’s limited menu leans into pungent ingredients like anchovies, garlic and blue cheese.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Collaborations with emerging fashion designers to co-create Nothing products and limited clothing lines are on the agenda as well.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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