1
as in dubious
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
the runner's unexpected first-place finish is questionable, so a drug test has been ordered
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2
as in unlikely
not likely to be true or to occur
it's questionable that he will show up tonight considering all the bad weather we're having
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as in debatable
open to question or dispute
whether it will rain today or not is questionable
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Recent Examples of questionable
Articles and videos on its website say that vaccine injuries are common while the benefits of immunizations are questionable, call for more study of vaccines on the childhood schedule and promote the false idea that vaccines cause autism.
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Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
As Bowden pointed out, his defense has been questionable, which has led the Padres to primarily play him at first base.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
That reduced activity leads to a lower sense of responsibility, even if the outcome is morally questionable.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2025
At sites such as the one near El Mirage, the legality of the material is questionable.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
As Bowden pointed out, his defense has been questionable, which has led the Padres to primarily play him at first base.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
That reduced activity leads to a lower sense of responsibility, even if the outcome is morally questionable.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2025
At sites such as the one near El Mirage, the legality of the material is questionable.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for questionable
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But another piece of it is in the dubious nature of the state’s creation.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
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The inconsistency of the geographical settings goes hand in hand with the how their American protagonists are depicted as inept operators whose heroism is ambiguous Soon after his arrival in Saigon, Andrews mistakes an advertisement for a dubious massage parlor as a clue from a local contact.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
18 June 2025
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But his approach is unlikely to foster either emotion.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Despite rapid advances in AI tools, experts say the technology is unlikely to transform the film and TV industry overnight due to rising production costs fueled by streaming wars.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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While his perspective on European exceptionalism may be debatable, his timing isn't.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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That bill would aggressively phase out crucial clean energy tax credits and lead to fewer renewable energy additions—though the degree of that drop off is debatable.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
13 June 2025
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But some fear Newsom might even veto the $110 million, although this seems doubtful, given the public anger that could generate.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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Whether Baghdad would risk firing these at intruding IAF jets that are not actively attacking targets on its territory is doubtful, given the crushing retaliation doing so would likely incur.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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And if that decline becomes problematic, it will likely be tied to physical decline that makes an LTIR exit viable.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Attempts to stem the flow of materials that could aid Kim's nuclear program became even more problematic last year when Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended the mandate of a panel of experts enforcing sanctions on North Korea.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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The other shoe dropped with an unsettling thud recently when White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt openly gay-bashed in defense of her controversial boss.—
Louis Balsamo,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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In 2020, the Encinitas City Council approved the construction of a new Sanderling Waldorf school on a controversial spot on Mays Hollow Lane near Quail Gardens Drive.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Avoid suspicious links and install strong antivirus protection: Crocodilus spreads through deceptive ads and fake app links.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but state fire officials said Wednesday a preliminary investigation found no suspicious cause.—
Todd Prussman,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2025
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“Questionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/questionable. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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