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
Police say Robinson has been identified several times, dating as far back as 2002, acting suspiciously late at night in the Donnybrook and Rodgers' Forge apartment complexes.
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Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 May 2026
This came after a member of Leeds’ staff was found acting suspiciously outside Derby’s training ground before a fixture between the two sides a month before.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 May 2026
The original countdown was suspiciously Toy Story themed, with a background that looked like the wallpaper in Andy’s room.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 May 2026
With suspiciously fortuitous timing, Andy is snapped up as Runway’s new features editor—a move that Irv Ravitz (Tibor Feldman), the Si Newhouse-esque head of Elias-Clarke, hopes will salvage what remains of the publication’s credibility in the wake of Miranda’s bungle.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
Such politicians viewed literature as subversive, irritatingly highbrow, and—like socialism—suspiciously European.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Organic Raw Honey Infused with Cardamom The honey is suspiciously thin and runny, with an intense cardamom backnote.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
And plenty of people have cracked jokes about the suspiciously low price being tied to the proximity to tigers.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
They are also suspiciously timed.
—Wailin Wong, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 May 2026
This came after a member of Leeds’ staff was found acting suspiciously outside Derby’s training ground before a fixture between the two sides a month before.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 May 2026
The original countdown was suspiciously Toy Story themed, with a background that looked like the wallpaper in Andy’s room.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 May 2026
With suspiciously fortuitous timing, Andy is snapped up as Runway’s new features editor—a move that Irv Ravitz (Tibor Feldman), the Si Newhouse-esque head of Elias-Clarke, hopes will salvage what remains of the publication’s credibility in the wake of Miranda’s bungle.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
Such politicians viewed literature as subversive, irritatingly highbrow, and—like socialism—suspiciously European.
—Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Organic Raw Honey Infused with Cardamom The honey is suspiciously thin and runny, with an intense cardamom backnote.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
And plenty of people have cracked jokes about the suspiciously low price being tied to the proximity to tigers.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
They are also suspiciously timed.
—Wailin Wong, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspiciously
Adverb
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Jones asked his players incredulously.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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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
Adverb
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The occupants of the boat began to argue and the boat turned sideways to the waves and wind.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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And that's when things went sideways.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Guests began to peek out from under their tables and warily stand up.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Stringer | Reuters Americans are warily eyeing prices at the pump as oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz grind to a halt amid the threat of Iranian attacks on vessels.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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McCoy would provide solid backup at second and shortstop, where France only plays second and does so somewhat dubiously.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The mayor stated, dubiously, that agencies could not tolerate larger cuts and sustain services.—
Eric Kober,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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And all the children looked at me, skeptically.—
Mac Barnett,
Longreads,
5 May 2026
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Investors have looked skeptically at the company's digital business, which includes sports betting and online casino games, that is now profitable for Caesars.—
Contessa Brewer,Sandy Cannold,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 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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Or, framed less negatively, other literatures, for example Ukrainian, ought to be chosen in its place in the name of representation and justice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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And 30% believe data centers negatively affect the quality of life for people living nearby.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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The line outside of Newark Symphony Hall last Friday night spanned three blocks, with fans anxiously awaiting to catch a glimpse of the queen of Arab pop music.—
Danny Hajjar,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
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Joey Nickischer, a commander of the Putnam County Technical Rescue Team, was on site for Rudy's rescue and told Times Union that the team was concerned the pup might react anxiously or aggressively, but Rudy was well-behaved.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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“Suspiciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspiciously. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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