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suspecting

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verb

present participle of suspect

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of suspecting
Verb
In 2019, suspecting one of their sons of vandalism, San Diego County sheriff’s deputies burst into the Najarros’ Vista home without a warrant, then punched, choked, fired a Taser gun at and threatened to shoot different members of the family before arresting them all, the family said in a lawsuit. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025 Experiencing or even suspecting age discrimination can leave job seekers and employees questioning how to move forward. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 As several people began suspecting Khloe was behind the texts, her parents came to her defense. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Officers first took Lil Nas X to the hospital after suspecting a drug overdose. Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspecting
Adjective
  • According to Japan's Foreign Ministry, North Korea has been spotted conducting suspicious transfers of goods between ships in the East China Sea, which is bordered by China, the Korean Peninsula, Japan and Taiwan.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • An administrative hearing officer kicked her off the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regardless, based solely on the allegedly suspicious shopping pattern.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Despite advances in technology, some people still believe myths about guessing the baby’s gender during pregnancy.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
  • And in the absence of clear answers as to what those new rules are, there’s plenty of guessing going on.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Realizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
  • There's no doubting Parsons' end in Dallas was sour.
    Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Burnett urged those who received the calls to stay skeptical of anyone claiming to be a deputy and to not engage in conversation with them.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Some fans accepted the clarification, while others remained skeptical.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With all members present, Johnson can currently only afford to lose two Republican votes on any bill, assuming all Democrats are opposed.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Players today come into the league rightly assuming that audiences for professional women’s sports are there.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The club’s former general manager Pierpaolo Marino then poured fuel on the fire by questioning whether Scott McTominay should have been pushed out to the left of midfield to make way for summer arrival De Bruyne.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • He also was sought for questioning in a child abuse case, Ferrell said.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • During the preview, a mischievous group of young diplodocus splash in the water around a pair of kayaking guests, while other juveniles like the triceratops are more cautious in nature, choosing to stick close to their parents.
    Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The Dodgers are being cautious.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • These treatments require careful and ongoing monitoring.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Suspecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspecting. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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