as in questioners
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something
the demand by skeptics that believers in Bigfoot produce some hard evidence of that hairy humanoid
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Recent Examples of skeptics
In each case, skeptics used the scientific method to produce data that disproved the incumbent theory.
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Noubar Afeyan, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Some skeptics view the idea as a pipe dream in tough fiscal times when the federal government is spending billions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the war in Iran.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Ahuja also responds to skeptics who say AI is just a convenient label for old-fashioned cost-cutting.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
But the skeptics seemed far outnumbered by Steyer enthusiasts like Rob Kneen, an El Dorado Hills resident who liked the fact that Steyer’s campaign was largely self-funded.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Many believed the cumulative impact of seeing that suffering night after night turned Americans from supporters to skeptics.
—David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
After his workout in Indianapolis, the skeptics have disappeared.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Tracey has become the most visible public face of a loose but vocal faction of Epstein skeptics that includes commentators such as Robbie Soave and Claire Lehman.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Though Bears officials deny it, skeptics wonder if Indiana lawmakers are being played by the Bears for leverage to get a better deal in Illinois and the team ultimately will wind up in Arlington Heights.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Noubar Afeyan, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Some skeptics view the idea as a pipe dream in tough fiscal times when the federal government is spending billions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the war in Iran.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Ahuja also responds to skeptics who say AI is just a convenient label for old-fashioned cost-cutting.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
But the skeptics seemed far outnumbered by Steyer enthusiasts like Rob Kneen, an El Dorado Hills resident who liked the fact that Steyer’s campaign was largely self-funded.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Many believed the cumulative impact of seeing that suffering night after night turned Americans from supporters to skeptics.
—David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
After his workout in Indianapolis, the skeptics have disappeared.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Tracey has become the most visible public face of a loose but vocal faction of Epstein skeptics that includes commentators such as Robbie Soave and Claire Lehman.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Though Bears officials deny it, skeptics wonder if Indiana lawmakers are being played by the Bears for leverage to get a better deal in Illinois and the team ultimately will wind up in Arlington Heights.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeptics
questioners
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Several questioners pressed Steyer on his positions on Israel’s actions in Palestine and asked him to work to divest state entities from Israeli companies.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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While stars and filmmakers this season tried to cope candidly with questioners, their impact was nonetheless inhibited by the rigors of Oscar rules.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Skeptics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeptics. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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