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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
Allen Devlin, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
The judges also clarified that their ruling did not prevent the government from using other immigration or national security statutes to remove suspected terrorists.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Officials did not release details regarding Asendorf’s cause of death, but previously stated that foul play was suspected.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
More than 170 providers were suspected of scamming the program, costing taxpayers millions a year.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Rafiq suspected that the anxiety suffusing the market had made any pickpockets unlikely to be scoping out potential shoppers.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Around that time, Howe was the focus of a KCRG-TV report that included body-camera footage of him physically restraining Wolf, who was suspected of driving while barred.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Minnesota officials identified her as the woman killed and said she was not suspected of any crime before the encounter.
—Nik Popli, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Regarding the arrests and deportations of people suspected to be connected to Trinitarios, Noem said the group is behind the July 2025 shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer in Manhattan.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Or another local mom, Jenny (Dakota Fanning), for hiring the nanny (Sophia Lillis’ Carrie) suspected of taking him.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The suspected camera was aimed at a table in the women's locker room where exfoliating body scrubs are done.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
The judges also clarified that their ruling did not prevent the government from using other immigration or national security statutes to remove suspected terrorists.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The fourth largest of Jupiter’s 95 moons, Europa is an icy celestial body that scientists have long suspected could harbor the conditions necessary to support life beneath its surface.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Officials did not release details regarding Asendorf’s cause of death, but previously stated that foul play was suspected.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
More than 170 providers were suspected of scamming the program, costing taxpayers millions a year.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Rafiq suspected that the anxiety suffusing the market had made any pickpockets unlikely to be scoping out potential shoppers.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
Around that time, Howe was the focus of a KCRG-TV report that included body-camera footage of him physically restraining Wolf, who was suspected of driving while barred.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Minnesota officials identified her as the woman killed and said she was not suspected of any crime before the encounter.
—Nik Popli, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Regarding the arrests and deportations of people suspected to be connected to Trinitarios, Noem said the group is behind the July 2025 shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer in Manhattan.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Or another local mom, Jenny (Dakota Fanning), for hiring the nanny (Sophia Lillis’ Carrie) suspected of taking him.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspected
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The alleged person of interest was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and lighter pants, with their hands in their pocket and their face could not be seen.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The United States has imposed sanctions on Hernández Dala for alleged involvement in serious human rights violations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Nineteenth-century reporters could be extremely casual with facts and guessed at the spelling of names.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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After the album dropped, Jason spoke with Travis, 35, about the song on their New Heights podcast — and guessed at what tree his own manhood would be.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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For the first time all year, everyone actually doubted the powerhouse Dodgers.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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At first, even the scientists doubted it could be done.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the 12 and a half years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired and the two since Sir Jim Ratcliffe assumed control of the club’s football operations, United have evidently not become a better football club.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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That same year, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was created and assumed control of the program.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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When the deputy questioned Rustrian, the scuffle began, the source told CBS.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Stokes recently came under fire after several viral social media posts questioned her legal qualifications and reported connection to Second Chance Services, a mental health and addiction clinic in Charlotte.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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So what are Oklahoma residents supposed to do if a mystery package arrives?—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Winter’s lyrics have an air of inscrutable mysticism, but there is little doubt he’s supposed to be the one singing them.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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But as his son’s college dreams were coming into focus, Dominique thought about his own path and upbringing.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Though no premiere date has been announced, it is thought it could be released as soon as late this spring.—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Suspected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspected. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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