1
as in guesses
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 doubts
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 suspects
Julie Sharp, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Deem fired his weapon at the suspects, but no injuries were reported, and the disturbance suspect has not been apprehended.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
One of the suspects was found guilty of first-degree murder in June 2021, among a list of other charges, while the other suspect pleaded guilty in early 2020 to 17 counts, including murder charges.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 18 June 2026
Nouri suspects Trump is less concerned with conveying the reality on the ground and more focused on calming global markets and public discontent at home.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Anyone who suspects a child is being exploited online can submit a report to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s CyberTipline.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Blacker also suspects SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could be driving up interest.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Li suspects that the paddle shape doesn’t collect as many photons as a fan shape.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2026
Surviving suspects Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin face murder charges in the killings that prosecutors argue was a gun battle between gang rivals.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Yang suspects that the same reactions that take place in a combustion engine could be occurring naturally within certain mini-Neptunes, producing PAHS that amalgamate as clouds of soot that then rise higher into the atmosphere, perhaps driven upwards by thermal convection currents.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 June 2026
In typical fashion, Danes left it on all the floor in portraying a reclusive author who suspects her developer neighbor (Matthew Rhys) of misdeeds.
—Carla Meyer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Noun
Two suspects hit several businesses in the Fairfax District early Tuesday morning, with one suspect in police custody.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Deem fired his weapon at the suspects, but no injuries were reported, and the disturbance suspect has not been apprehended.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
One of the suspects was found guilty of first-degree murder in June 2021, among a list of other charges, while the other suspect pleaded guilty in early 2020 to 17 counts, including murder charges.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Hecla suspects that Burevestnik's development may be advancing for one of two reasons.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 18 June 2026
Nouri suspects Trump is less concerned with conveying the reality on the ground and more focused on calming global markets and public discontent at home.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Anyone who suspects a child is being exploited online can submit a report to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s CyberTipline.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Blacker also suspects SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could be driving up interest.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
Li suspects that the paddle shape doesn’t collect as many photons as a fan shape.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2026
Surviving suspects Mtula Payton and Dandrae Martin face murder charges in the killings that prosecutors argue was a gun battle between gang rivals.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Yang suspects that the same reactions that take place in a combustion engine could be occurring naturally within certain mini-Neptunes, producing PAHS that amalgamate as clouds of soot that then rise higher into the atmosphere, perhaps driven upwards by thermal convection currents.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 June 2026
In typical fashion, Danes left it on all the floor in portraying a reclusive author who suspects her developer neighbor (Matthew Rhys) of misdeeds.
—Carla Meyer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspects
Noun
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The defendants had been in custody since their arrests in late July and August 2023.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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When a player guesses a word, the squares change color to provide feedback.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
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This adds another layer of protection if someone steals or guesses your password.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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So, if even the president's own team doubts this is a win.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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In its complaint, FECR cast doubts as to whether commuter rail on the corridor would even be possible.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Noun
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One of the main culprits is the models’ propensity for sycophancy.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
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Solomon said the Jersey City Police Department has been directed to commit all of its resources to bringing the culprits to justice.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The dominant policy framework assumes that broader access equals better outcomes.—
Christopher Carita,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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This assumes, of course, that a work permit eventually comes through.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Someone who questions burnout culture may be perceived as less committed.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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President again questions election results In the first round, Cepeda earned 41% of the vote, while de la Espriella garnered 44%, according to official results.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Noun
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If criminals have enough information to keep attacking your accounts, a credit freeze can help stop them from opening new credit in your name.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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And historically, denaturalization has been reserved for the most egregious offenders, such as human rights abusers and violent criminals.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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This is not true, unless, Miss Manners supposes, your definition of formality begins and ends with having to wear shoes.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Farrell supposes that no high school baseball team in the nation has traveled as much as Orange Lutheran has.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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“Suspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspects. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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