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
The American Dream has always had its skeptics, and not just among those who have been institutionally marginalized.
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Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
But skeptics of Elliott’s plans say there is little precedent in the modern era of municipalities, or even states, wresting control from private for-profit utilities.
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John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
On the other hand, the person in charge here is Elon Musk, who has frequently defied skeptics and delivered the close to impossible.
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Vineer Bhansali,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
While skeptics continue to question the stock's valuation, Cramer noted that betting against the rally has been costly so far.
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Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Even the staunchest skeptics were forced to acknowledge the progress on display.
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Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
But will the new ingredient win the trust of Make America Healthy Again skeptics and Gen Zers intentionally tanning?
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Michael Scaturro,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Some skeptics argue that universal healthcare represents a form of socialized medicine, government control of the market, or even a dangerous step toward collectivism.
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Wei Zhang,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Norm is one of Vault 33’s few skeptics or rebels.
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The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
But skeptics of Elliott’s plans say there is little precedent in the modern era of municipalities, or even states, wresting control from private for-profit utilities.
—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
On the other hand, the person in charge here is Elon Musk, who has frequently defied skeptics and delivered the close to impossible.
—
Vineer Bhansali,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
While skeptics continue to question the stock's valuation, Cramer noted that betting against the rally has been costly so far.
—
Alexa Lomonaco,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Even the staunchest skeptics were forced to acknowledge the progress on display.
—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
But will the new ingredient win the trust of Make America Healthy Again skeptics and Gen Zers intentionally tanning?
—
Michael Scaturro,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Some skeptics argue that universal healthcare represents a form of socialized medicine, government control of the market, or even a dangerous step toward collectivism.
—
Wei Zhang,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Norm is one of Vault 33’s few skeptics or rebels.
—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeptics
questioners
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Mark Hamill, Martha Stewart, Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro were some of the questioners.
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Mueller repeatedly referred questioners back to the text of his report, apparently unwilling—or unable—to add any words of his own.
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“Skeptics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeptics. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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