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as in suspicious
inclined to doubt or question claims
it's good to be skeptical about what you see on TV
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
I'm a little skeptical of this low bid, since it's way below what the other contractors said that they would charge
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Recent Examples of skeptical
Yet oil prices tipped up again Thursday, a sign traders are still skeptical that the strait will reopen for the free transit of more tankers anytime soon, especially as insurers and shipowners remain concerned that security conditions could collapse at any moment.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
After Tuesday night’s meeting, Bansal seemed skeptical about India Day’s future in Naperville.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Hansen was skeptical of the sport when her parents introduced her years ago but quickly fell in love.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
There are plenty of reasons to be skeptical about the negotiations that follow.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
After Tuesday night’s meeting, Bansal seemed skeptical about India Day’s future in Naperville.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Hansen was skeptical of the sport when her parents introduced her years ago but quickly fell in love.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
There are plenty of reasons to be skeptical about the negotiations that follow.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeptical
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Finding the behavior suspicious, police said the officers activated their overhead lights and attempted to initiate a traffic stop.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Never click on suspicious links Some scams prompt you to click on a link that takes you to a fake website to gather your personal information or unintentionally download malware onto your computer.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani's approval rating A Marist Poll published Wednesday revealed 48% of NYC residents think Mayor Mamdani is doing a good job so far, 30% disapprove of his performance, while 23% are unsure how to rate him.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In Mexico the loss of territory discredited the country’s conservative government and left many of its citizens unsure of their country’s future as an independent state.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Denim companies marketed to young people, but were cautious not to alienate other consumers.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Consumers are advised to remain cautious when browsing online, with Sunday's office adding that clicking pop-up ads or banner promotions on legitimate sites can redirect users to third-party sellers that lack protections or guarantees.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some analysts are doubtful that the United States can restore normal shipping through force alone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s highly doubtful, for a couple of reasons.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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The judge, Cedric Simpson, was incredulous.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Travelers at the airport Monday who heard about the vote were incredulous.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s a recurring visual throughout the season of ants marching forward, their destination uncertain but their movements rote, that is a little too tidy in its metaphor.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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If the bill is approved in the House, the measure would next go to the Senate, where the outcome is uncertain.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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This requires careful monitoring of key parameters such as sugar and acidity from veraison through to harvest.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Somewhere within him is the spirit of the patriotic teenager and the careful lower-court judge who rejected any notion of party loyalty or judicial agenda.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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But while many strategists still forecast at least a modest advance, investors are wary of a minefield of risks.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some council members were wary similar conflicts might crop up at the city.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeptical. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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