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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
Moreover, medical experts interviewed by the outlet were also skeptical about Moth’s condition, given his lack of acute symptoms.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 10 July 2025
Stay sharp, stay skeptical, and follow these smart steps:
Hang up immediately
If someone calls claiming to be from a government agency and demands money, don't explain or ask questions; just hang up.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
But some analysts were skeptical that tariffs could quickly boost America’s copper mining industry and reduce its reliance on foreign countries for the key metal.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
This cocktail has drawn mixed reactions, with many skeptical Iranians arguing that the gestures are merely opportunistic.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
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Simon Perry, People.com, 10 July 2025
Stay sharp, stay skeptical, and follow these smart steps:
Hang up immediately
If someone calls claiming to be from a government agency and demands money, don't explain or ask questions; just hang up.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
But some analysts were skeptical that tariffs could quickly boost America’s copper mining industry and reduce its reliance on foreign countries for the key metal.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
This cocktail has drawn mixed reactions, with many skeptical Iranians arguing that the gestures are merely opportunistic.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeptical
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Just 25 minutes before Crooks fired toward Trump, local law enforcement reported a suspicious man carrying a rangefinder outside the rally perimeter.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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James’ dental colleague, Ryan Redfearn, alerted hospital staff and police to a suspicious chemical delivery.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Without the autonomy to approve such costs within the agency, employees are unsure of their responsibilities.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The filmmaker, unsure his story was appropriate at such a moment, was encouraged by Masharawi to proceed.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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Teams tend to be especially cautious with injuries this time of year.—
Garrett Chorpenning,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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With such long-term uncertainty, customers are rightly cautious about parting with their money.—
Jo Causon,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Moments before the ceremony, her attendance was doubtful.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Some experts are keenly doubtful that those efforts will be fully successful.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Since being posted, the video has been viewed more than 8 million times and liked by over 160,000 users, leaving viewers both entertained and incredulous.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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As detectives searched the house in the days after the fire, evidence of the incredulous story the young man told in the back of the ambulance began to emerge.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Whether the court grants access to the grand jury documents remains uncertain, but for now, Trump appears determined to reclaim control of the narrative.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Still, for Connecticut’s two Job Corps centers, the future is uncertain.—
Janhavi Munde,
Hartford Courant,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The takeaway: Be careful about triggering too many credit inquiries.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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However, later in the day, be careful about jumping to conclusions when dealing with others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Be wary of anyone who claims to be an insurance specialist that is not from your insurance company or was not sent by your insurance company.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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Also be wary of landlords who are out of the country.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeptical. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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