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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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2
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
Joyce Jiang, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Laura visits Cherry’s mom, Tracey (Karen Henthorn), in hopes of getting Tracey to confirm her suspicions in a recorded conversation.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Although the book is set in an unnamed year, Harold easily tracks as the type of male voter who has recently drifted toward the political right, animated by suspicions that modern liberalism has forgotten about people like him.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Colum’s smug assurance that the wedding will happen soon is rocked when Ned shows up with news of the Grants’ suspicions about the raid.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
But in reality, deepfakes are getting better and the threat industry has many years of experience in honing lures to trick people, playing on emotions and overcoming natural suspicions and objections.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Roger Hird, Burnsville Pistol & Rifle Range owner, said Dyrdahl didn’t raise suspicions to him.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
The harassment continued for years, leading the couple to split and suspicions to fall on a number of their classmates.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Any one visiting Russia in the past will know when the subject of China comes up, there are perpetual suspicions toward its territorial intentions in the far east of the country.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
But not all Chinese companies gave them a rousing reception at a time of intense nationalism and national security suspicions under Xi.
—Joyce Jiang, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Laura visits Cherry’s mom, Tracey (Karen Henthorn), in hopes of getting Tracey to confirm her suspicions in a recorded conversation.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Although the book is set in an unnamed year, Harold easily tracks as the type of male voter who has recently drifted toward the political right, animated by suspicions that modern liberalism has forgotten about people like him.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Colum’s smug assurance that the wedding will happen soon is rocked when Ned shows up with news of the Grants’ suspicions about the raid.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
But in reality, deepfakes are getting better and the threat industry has many years of experience in honing lures to trick people, playing on emotions and overcoming natural suspicions and objections.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Roger Hird, Burnsville Pistol & Rifle Range owner, said Dyrdahl didn’t raise suspicions to him.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
The harassment continued for years, leading the couple to split and suspicions to fall on a number of their classmates.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Any one visiting Russia in the past will know when the subject of China comes up, there are perpetual suspicions toward its territorial intentions in the far east of the country.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspicions
Noun
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Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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If there were any lingering doubts, Aaron Judge has now cemented his status as a bona fide Yankees legend.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Check out our hints and answers right here.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Driscoll, hints of trouble began even before the inauguration, the lawsuit alleges.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After Friday, one guesses the demands will grow louder.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Skye even correctly guesses how long Billy has been microdosing ‘shrooms, based on his chill demeanor.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Almost certainly out this week also is injured receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who provided most of the scant glimmers of hope in the Super Bowl with eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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There were glimmers of the magnificent past at the 2024 French Open against Iga Swiatek when Osaka won the second set 6-1 and was within a point of going 5-1 up in the decider.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dealing with someone who constantly assumes the worst can be challenging.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The model assumes that a neural circuit exists in each body segment along the spinal cord.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Currently, Ditiu suspects that countries are on track for something around the moderate scenario, where 268,000 additional people could die by 2030.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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Foster suspects that Denver Water might have been overtaken by events, specifically the premiums the team was willing to pay.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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And the American redstart — a jetblack little fellow with orange splashes — pretty much stopped breeding here in the early 2000s.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pattern continues without the game, with the introduction of Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke doing little to improve things.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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While the regulator polices insider trading and market manipulation, companies are allowed to publish the bare minimum in public reporting, which does little to reassure skeptical investors.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Suspicions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspicions. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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