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as in doubts
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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as in hints
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 guesses
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 suspicions
Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Congressional Republicans called the expenditure wasteful and the secretive project fueled more suspicions about its necessity, according to the historical association.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
One of the defendants texted another co-conspirator that Billups should purposefully lose a hand to avoid cheating suspicions.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
While Stone’s abilities alone might legitimize extraterrestrial suspicions, there’s more to why Teddy has pinpointed Michelle.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The suspicions arose due to high betting activity on the under for prop bets related to Rozier’s points, rebounds, and assists.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
While these remain allegations and suspicions at this time the facts remain that the size, timing, and one-way directionality of the position indicate higher-than-normal certainty for such a large unhedged position.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
As a result of McCarthy's high-ankle sprain still bothering him, O'Connell confirmed most Minnesota fans suspicions on Friday, officially naming Carson Wentz the starting quarterback for the game.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Moreover, police say the trek of the popular hike is not a dangerous one, which fueled their suspicions, per the outlet.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Panama City Police Department encourages people and adoption agencies to report any fraud suspicions.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Congressional Republicans called the expenditure wasteful and the secretive project fueled more suspicions about its necessity, according to the historical association.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
One of the defendants texted another co-conspirator that Billups should purposefully lose a hand to avoid cheating suspicions.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
While Stone’s abilities alone might legitimize extraterrestrial suspicions, there’s more to why Teddy has pinpointed Michelle.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The suspicions arose due to high betting activity on the under for prop bets related to Rozier’s points, rebounds, and assists.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
While these remain allegations and suspicions at this time the facts remain that the size, timing, and one-way directionality of the position indicate higher-than-normal certainty for such a large unhedged position.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025
As a result of McCarthy's high-ankle sprain still bothering him, O'Connell confirmed most Minnesota fans suspicions on Friday, officially naming Carson Wentz the starting quarterback for the game.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Moreover, police say the trek of the popular hike is not a dangerous one, which fueled their suspicions, per the outlet.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspicions
Noun
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Some doubts still lingered as to whether Jax was, indeed, Gracie's puppy.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s why Rotary members, also embedded in these same communities, have played a vital role in not just funding and organizing campaigns, but also dispelling doubts and ensuring no child is left behind.—
Dr. Tunji Funsho,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ray Palmer is a lot of Brandon, some hints of Clark for sure.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The scene illuminates the story’s preoccupation not with the post-#MeToo world but with performance, hints of which can be found throughout the film.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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Paul Tan guesses it might be offered elsewhere with a range of diesel powertrains, and perhaps those will bring a bit more grunt.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
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Mackay guesses the center will be able to begin enrolling officers’ children by mid-summer 2025.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Oct. 2025
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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This year, Parents explores the various emotions that families experience during the holidays—and how to find the glimmers to infuse joy throughout the season.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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This assumes the utility sees a demand of about 1,500 MW to supply data centers.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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Matty assumes the court will automatically apply the same protections to Dasha in the new case.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dan Kalmick, a former Huntington Beach councilman who holds an expertise in electrical and computer engineering, suspects the frequencies used by Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are getting interrupted by wireless internet service providers.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Andrés López, an immigration attorney in Charlotte, suspects otherwise.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Designed by Hot Lab, the interiors are a study in contrast, with marble and precious stones playing against soft fabrics and neutral tones juxtaposed with bold splashes of color and pop art.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the rugged, waterproof build handles poolside splashes without drama.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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Leo’s fine, one supposes, as evil plantation owner Calvin Candie, but the role is not a natural fit for him.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Suspicions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspicions. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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