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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
suspicious claims of being the rightful owner of the property
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as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
suspicious of any menu dish having a name she can't pronounce
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
you should be very suspicious of those telephone calls from people telling you that you're the winner of a contest you never entered
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Recent Examples of suspicious
This creates a dangerous situation and diverts emergency 9-1-1 and police resources, since officers take every report of gun violence and suspicious firearm use seriously.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The boy, sensing something suspicious, ran off.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
The transit agency staged simultaneous emergencies in the Walnut-Locust Street subway station, with staffers responding to a situation that included both a suspicious backpack and a medical emergency.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Users of Chromium browsers should be suspicious of download dropdowns that appear for no reason.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The boy, sensing something suspicious, ran off.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
The transit agency staged simultaneous emergencies in the Walnut-Locust Street subway station, with staffers responding to a situation that included both a suspicious backpack and a medical emergency.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Users of Chromium browsers should be suspicious of download dropdowns that appear for no reason.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspicious
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This injury seemed less serious, with the Knicks listing Anunoby as questionable to play in both Games 3 and 4 before he was ruled out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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With Díaz’s face bleeding profusely, Perry took advantage of Díaz’s questionable physical condition.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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And what would a skeptical buyer challenge first?—
David Chapman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Judges newly skeptical of the government’s reliability may examine run-of-the-mill DOJ cases with greater scrutiny, creating more work for a department strapped for resources after thousands of lawyers quit.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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The Army Corps removed debris on about two-thirds of homes that burned down, but the agency did not perform soil testing before and after the cleanup, leaving residents unsure about potential risks.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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If unsure, test the soil pH because improper pH affects nutrient uptake.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
19 May 2026
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Having seen it on TV before, with its repetitive visuals—every athlete in black spandex, performing the same tasks with minute variations—this seemed dubious.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The dubious long-term benefits of these programs are a common criticism of UBI, among others.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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While many major stock indexes have erased losses incurred at the start of the Iran war, government bonds have largely taken a more cautious approach, continuing to price in higher inflation and widespread interest rate hikes.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Japan’s Foreign Ministry issued a safety advisory for Japanese citizens in China to be cautious and attentive, avoid going out alone and take care when accompanying children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Hulse felt both hopeful and uncertain.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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What was once a slow and uncertain flow of prospective officers has evolved into a steady stream of qualified candidates, producing record-sized recruit classes.—
Joy Lepola-Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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That disputable appraisal turned a few heads, and people began peppering the bot for further remarks on Musk’s physical prowess.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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Despite criticism that zero income taxes only benefit high-earners, the Sunshine State’s booming economy and positive migration trends are evidence that such policies merit careful consideration by policymakers nationwide.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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But a careful reading of the S-1 reveals substantial barriers in the path to achieving the sorcerous performance required to reward shareholders who flock to the most anticipated debut ever seen.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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“Suspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspicious. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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