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, 7 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, 7 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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Orlando failed to capitalize on a 24-point lead in Game 6 at Kia Center and instead had to travel to Detroit for a Game 7 that went sideways late in the second quarter.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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In their Round 2 opener on Sunday, the Wild hung six goals on the Colorado Avalanche and skated off the ice in a state of shock at everything that went sideways.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 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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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
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Others said the site is full of sham agents, AI slop and security risks and should be viewed skeptically.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
10 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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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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Bongos have a gestation period of nine months, a factor that has negatively impacted their slow population growth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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Limon’s family has been anxiously following updates.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Left Arrow Right Arrow As the 2026 NFL Draft soldiered on through Saturday afternoon, many young men anxiously awaited the news of their fates for the next several years of football.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Suspiciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspiciously. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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