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as in to guess
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
we suspected that the runaway was a little younger than the 16 she claimed to be—more like 13
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as in to doubt
to have no trust or confidence in
I suspected him from the moment he said he was an old friend of my sister's, since I probably would have heard about him
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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
since she was carrying no cash or credit cards, her claim to the store's detectives that she had intended to pay for the items was suspect
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Recent Examples of suspect
Richard Ramos, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The 42-year-old suspect faces a murder charge, according to jail records.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The death of a man in Fort Worth on Wednesday afternoon is suspected to have resulted from the recent bout of extreme cold weather that blanketed North Texas, Fort Worth police said in a statement.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Sacramento police confirmed a gun was recovered near the suspect.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The 42-year-old suspect faces a murder charge, according to jail records.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Weekenley Felix, 22, and Ashly Rozier, 20, died after being suspected of breaking into cars in Deerfield Beach, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
The death of a man in Fort Worth on Wednesday afternoon is suspected to have resulted from the recent bout of extreme cold weather that blanketed North Texas, Fort Worth police said in a statement.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspect
Noun
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State officials who are defendants in the lawsuit denied restricting the detainees' access to their attorneys and said any protocols were in place for security reasons and to make sure there was sufficient staffing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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State officials who are defendants in the lawsuit denied restricting the detainees' access to their attorneys and said any protocols were in place for security reasons and to make sure there was sufficient staffing.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Josh — A lot of individual investors think your job in the stock market is to guess what’s going to happen and place your bets accordingly, especially in front of meaningful binary events like earnings reports.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ho Jin is visibly un-enthused, and Uncle guesses Mu Hee has given him an unfavourable impression of them.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Although the food producer doubted their packaging line could yield meaningful savings, analysis revealed opportunities projected to save the company $2 million annually.—
Ken Bowles,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In his emails, Walliser seemed to doubt Animashaun’s ability to pay for the service.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The ingredient lists are often questionable, loaded with gums, stabilizers, oils, and added sugars that brands throw in to make their products taste and act like real milk.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
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Outside of those three young players and Cam Skattebo, Schoen has consistently made questionable decisions since landing in New York and has a 22-45-1 record to show for it.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Packaging, especially cardboard boxes, is yet another culprit, but a bit more controllable.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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While she and his working mom (Sarah Snook) are initially seen as culprits, the boy’s selfish father (Jake Lacy, who played similar roles in the dire Moriarty adaptation Apples Never Fall and The White Lotus) turns out to be the guiltiest party of all.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While diners may assume higher tips are expected at dinner, most servers don't expect a higher percentage, just a higher total, Sheik said.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In fiscal 2025, Starbucks’ international margins were 13%; assuming the joint venture is formed, the company expects that margins will rise to the high teens, according to Brady Brewer, CEO of Starbucks International.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The artist said the viral clip sparked a wide range of reactions online, with some viewers questioning the authenticity of the footage and others lamenting the destruction of the elaborate build.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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And in a news conference this week, New Orleans’ police superintendent questioned ICE’s arrest of one of the agency’s recruits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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If a homeowner finds a suspicious device, the department said not to touch it and call law enforcement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Joining George in his fight to stop the slasher are a particularly suspicious student (Ian Sera) and a famous tennis pro (Lynda Day George) who, bored with the celebrity touring circuit, decides to join up as an undercover detective.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Suspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspect. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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