as in incredulously
with distrust
eyed me suspiciously when I snapped my book shut and hurriedly stuffed it into my bag
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Recent Examples of suspiciously
The wise guys already view Denver suspiciously, casting them with the 12th-best odds to reach the Super Bowl next February.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
The files about such a sensitive and complicated series of crimes could be released to the public only by way of a convoluted procedural process, but the process came to seem suspiciously convoluted to many Americans in large part because of the president’s many reversals and evasions.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
The brother also claimed to investigators that Tillawi was detained at the Dubai airport in 2024 for acting suspiciously and was temporarily committed to a hospital for mental health treatment.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Like a suspiciously cheap sofa or a $20 bike helmet, shoes that deviate significantly from standard pricing raise eyebrows.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Even more suspiciously, Lisa never even posted a picture with Ben Affleck.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
Stay away from vendors selling mythical plants or sought-after varieties at suspiciously low prices.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
These quality assurances justify slightly higher premiums compared to sellers offering suspiciously low prices, which may signal counterfeit risks.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Andrew is suspiciously charming.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Jan. 2026
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
The files about such a sensitive and complicated series of crimes could be released to the public only by way of a convoluted procedural process, but the process came to seem suspiciously convoluted to many Americans in large part because of the president’s many reversals and evasions.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
The brother also claimed to investigators that Tillawi was detained at the Dubai airport in 2024 for acting suspiciously and was temporarily committed to a hospital for mental health treatment.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Like a suspiciously cheap sofa or a $20 bike helmet, shoes that deviate significantly from standard pricing raise eyebrows.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Even more suspiciously, Lisa never even posted a picture with Ben Affleck.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
Stay away from vendors selling mythical plants or sought-after varieties at suspiciously low prices.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
These quality assurances justify slightly higher premiums compared to sellers offering suspiciously low prices, which may signal counterfeit risks.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Andrew is suspiciously charming.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspiciously
Adverb
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Kizzi adds to his act by pretending to be a devoted fan while V looks on incredulously.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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Bea incredulously finds out that Christy has been involved in a treasure hunt for years now, believing that there is a million dollars hidden somewhere in the state, planning and plotting her methods of finding it, and Christy is finally setting her plan in motion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In practical terms, consolidation means prices may pause, move sideways, or pull back modestly after a strong rally, rather than continuing to see a linear rise.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hop sideways to the right, landing on both feet.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The New York of the nineteen-eighties was, warily, a city in transition.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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So Tehran is likely eyeing these developments very warily.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Be careful, people might be acting dubiously on this day, particularly with money.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
22 Aug. 2025
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Banknotes, often dubiously acquired, are plentiful in these early stories.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The prior year also saw one law enforcement case stall following a hung jury and another end in an unusual dismissal agreement that even Garza’s supporters viewed skeptically.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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For the skeptically inclined, that reasoning might argue for doubting the existence of other minds, rather than for believing in God.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Candidates and their backers also typically knock on doors to get signatures, but that’s not an option this year as people look askance at strangers on their doorsteps.—
Patrick Marley,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
18 May 2020
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True, lots of good white progressives look askance at businessmen who amass vast fortunes.—
John Powers,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2020
Adverb
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Nylander was a difference-maker in his first game back from injury in over two weeks, both positively and negatively.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Meanwhile, tens of millions of people like you and me were left freezing our credit and anxiously monitoring bank accounts for years.—
Raj Ananthanpillai,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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So for now, Lofland, who plays Cooper Norris, is anxiously awaiting to see what writer and co-creator Taylor Sheridan will dream up for the Norris family.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Suspiciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspiciously. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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