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as in guessed
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 doubted
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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Recent Examples of suspected
City News Service,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
The case has become one of the most emblematic examples cited by rights organizations accusing Venezuela’s security apparatus of using arbitrary detention, incommunicado imprisonment and forced disappearances against dissidents and suspected opponents.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Six cases have been confirmed as Andes strain hantavirus infections, while two remain suspected cases.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
The scheme is designed to identify suspected criminals, combat identity fraud, and to police the EU's limit on 90-day stays within a 180-day period, according to the European Commission.
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Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
The suspected driver, 26-year-old Corey Daniels, is in the Arlington City Jail.
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Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
São Paulo, BrazilCNN Brasil — An unauthorized alert bearing a mysterious message that was sent to cell phones in several states across Brazil on Saturday morning is suspected to be the work of hackers, the Brazilian government said.
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Mariana Catacci,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
The vehicle suspected to be part of the shootings was found outside the house, police said.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Green declined to say whether foul play was suspected in her disappearance.
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Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Darwin suspected that atolls formed when coral grew around volcanoes, creating a ring that remained when the volcano subsided.
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Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
19 June 2026
Police are seeking help from the public identifying a man suspected of placing a skimming device in a supermarket in Bridgeport.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Russia condemned on Wednesday a European Union decision to authorize EU vessels in the Mediterranean to stop and inspect foreign ships suspected of being part of a shadow fleet transporting Russian oil.
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Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
Experts recommend initiating treatment as soon as the disease is suspected rather than waiting for laboratory confirmation, as early intervention can improve outcomes.
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Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
During the voyage, according to the DOJ, crew members discovered numerous packages hidden inside the ship’s garbage room that contained suspected narcotics.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
The case has become one of the most emblematic examples cited by rights organizations accusing Venezuela’s security apparatus of using arbitrary detention, incommunicado imprisonment and forced disappearances against dissidents and suspected opponents.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Six cases have been confirmed as Andes strain hantavirus infections, while two remain suspected cases.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
The scheme is designed to identify suspected criminals, combat identity fraud, and to police the EU's limit on 90-day stays within a 180-day period, according to the European Commission.
—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
The suspected driver, 26-year-old Corey Daniels, is in the Arlington City Jail.
—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Police sources say no criminality is suspected.
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Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
São Paulo, BrazilCNN Brasil — An unauthorized alert bearing a mysterious message that was sent to cell phones in several states across Brazil on Saturday morning is suspected to be the work of hackers, the Brazilian government said.
—
Mariana Catacci,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
The vehicle suspected to be part of the shootings was found outside the house, police said.
—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Green declined to say whether foul play was suspected in her disappearance.
—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Darwin suspected that atolls formed when coral grew around volcanoes, creating a ring that remained when the volcano subsided.
—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
19 June 2026
Police are seeking help from the public identifying a man suspected of placing a skimming device in a supermarket in Bridgeport.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Russia condemned on Wednesday a European Union decision to authorize EU vessels in the Mediterranean to stop and inspect foreign ships suspected of being part of a shadow fleet transporting Russian oil.
—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
Experts recommend initiating treatment as soon as the disease is suspected rather than waiting for laboratory confirmation, as early intervention can improve outcomes.
—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspected
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The Heat received this second-round selection from the Hornets to resolve a dispute over Rozier being under NBA and federal investigation over alleged gambling when Charlotte traded him to Miami in January 2024.
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Sadness, shock, and anger manifested at a vigil in Mattapan Tuesday night, as the community prayed for the woman who was hit and killed during an alleged carjacker's reckless escape attempt last Saturday.
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The government has argued that, regardless of the circumstances, the DHS secretary's discretionary decision to revoke TPS can't be reviewed or second guessed by the courts.
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Although the project in question was referred to as Lazarus in the document, TMZ guessed that the film may in fact be the upcoming Focker-in-Law film as the director John Hamburg is also listed in the contract.
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Some residents of northern Israel doubted the fighting would stop.
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Still, Tom Bartošák-Harlow, a spokesman for the International Chamber of Shipping, a trade association for shipowners and operators, doubted whether merchant ships would quickly start their engines and head for the exit.
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.
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Police say Crash Team investigators responded and assumed control over the investigation.
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Still, as the face of Manchester’s rejuvenation, Burnham assumed a US governor-style regional leader profile.
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Riff questioned Hochman on Thursday about what legal grounds a judge had to halt a payout that the five county supervisors wanted to move forward despite the fraud allegations that first came to light in October.
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Tangipa also questioned how districts would verify eligibility while protecting employee privacy.
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In its Supreme Court appeal, the American Civil Liberties Union said the justices should get involved because state legislatures are increasingly imposing new burdens on voters who are supposed to be protected by the federal law.
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Good for the 6th grader for knowing how to read a chapter book, but they’re supposed to know how.
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When Apple first launched the App Store, most people thought mobile apps would just be simple utilities like flashlights, calculators and weather apps.
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The win was looked at as a bit of a comeback story, but most thought Hamilton was just coming back from a lousy 2025 season for him and Ferrari.
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“Suspected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspected. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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