1
as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
all his promises were received with well-deserved suspicion
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2
as in hint
a very small amount
new parents who were alarmed by just a suspicion of a rash on their baby's chest
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as in to guess
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
no one will ever suspicion that I'm the one who pulled the prank
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Recent Examples of suspicion
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Cook later claimed that Fleming advised him not to speak with the police, a move that may have shifted suspicion away from Paul.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Then, after a series of shocking twists, suspicions turned on Jeremy—and he was sentenced to life in prison the following year.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Online records show that a federal criminal complaint filed by FBI Special Agent Jacob Sheridan said the agency was investigating a horse racetrack in Wilder over suspicion of gambling at a place known as La Catedral Arena, located at 27410 Peckham Road.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Although Loeb has been voicing his suspicions about the comet's orbit.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Cook later claimed that Fleming advised him not to speak with the police, a move that may have shifted suspicion away from Paul.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Then, after a series of shocking twists, suspicions turned on Jeremy—and he was sentenced to life in prison the following year.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Online records show that a federal criminal complaint filed by FBI Special Agent Jacob Sheridan said the agency was investigating a horse racetrack in Wilder over suspicion of gambling at a place known as La Catedral Arena, located at 27410 Peckham Road.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspicion
Noun
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Eli Drinkwitz has done more with less at Mizzou, and there's little doubt he'll be targeted in this boiling kettle of a market.—
Chase Goodbread,
The Tuscaloosa News,
29 Oct. 2025
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But what has raised Democrats' eyebrows is that Grossbard was a plaintiff in a 2020 lawsuit against state and various county officials, alleging there was enough evidence to place that year's election results into doubt.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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But in an interview with Texas Monthly, Crenn offered some hints as to what diners might expect.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Mekhai Lee Emotionally impactful and technically impressive, THEM THAT’S NOT is a gratifying story ripe with moments of joy, a hint of mystery, and an earnest, heartwarming climactic scene.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nelson may have guessed correctly on the president digging his heels into tariffs seven years on from his first term, but the taxes may not be around for much longer.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Joyspan is for anyone who’s aging, and guess who that is?—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Even the culturally ambitious projects such as Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island cultural district, which hosts local chapters of Louvre, Guggenheim, Berklee, and National History Museum, are often greeted with skepticism.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Still, given the dramatic gains recently, there’s plenty of skepticism that Nvidia shares can keep soaring.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The small glimmer of hope, though, is home price growth appears to be slowing, according to the Case-Shiller indices.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, fans got a small glimmer of hope on Friday when Jackson was upgraded to a full participant in practice after being limited on Wednesday and Thursday.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Such an ambitious agenda assumes a counterpart who is either inclined or compelled to cooperate.—
Neil Thomas,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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From there, Olympian water polo player Ashleigh Johnson assumes the roles of beloved figures such as Prince, Tommie Smith, Serena Williams, and Amanda Gorman as Public Enemy’s members trade bars over a rambunctious guitar loop.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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The uncertainty has caused fear for the nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare benefits.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has plunged Kentucky's public health infrastructure into a state of confusion and uncertainty, officials said, and some local departments are beginning to question the credibility of the agency's guidance.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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The shred of good news is that this might finally get Kate into the White House, since Grace Penn (Allison Janney) is looking for a VP.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Walston ripped up the card and let the shreds fall on Penn.—
Cameron Crowe,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Suspicion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspicion. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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