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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
Automated systems are effective at flagging suspicious activity and patterns at scale, but the finer nuances of deception require a human eye.
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Sergii Denysenko, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Baltimore police labeled her death as suspicious, but the family harbors suspicions of their own.
—Vincent Hill, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2025
Officials are urging residents and beachgoers to remain vigilant, and if a suspicious person is seen in the north end of the island, contact the Palm Beach Police Department at 561-838-5454 or call 911.
—Sophie Pendrill, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
The individual was identified as Samuel Stovall, 51, and authorities said his death hasn't been deemed suspicious.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
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Sergii Denysenko, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Baltimore police labeled her death as suspicious, but the family harbors suspicions of their own.
—Vincent Hill, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2025
Officials are urging residents and beachgoers to remain vigilant, and if a suspicious person is seen in the north end of the island, contact the Palm Beach Police Department at 561-838-5454 or call 911.
—Sophie Pendrill, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
The individual was identified as Samuel Stovall, 51, and authorities said his death hasn't been deemed suspicious.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspicious
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Or couldn’t, thanks in part to questionable player usage by coach Jim Hiller.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The deportation of Venezuelan men to a hellish mega-prison in El Salvador, on the questionable suspicion of gang affiliations, based on the presence of tattoos: flowers, a soccer logo, an autism-awareness ribbon.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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Be skeptical of anyone talking about AI in generalities versus their specific expertise.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Since no one on the team had ever excavated a chariot tire before, the archaeologists were initially skeptical.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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According to Priestley, many young people reach adulthood unsure about how money functions, how relationships grow and how systems interact.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Officials are unsure of where exactly Cosmos 482 will land.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Mary’s fixation on commemorating James’ dubious talents.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Together, these studies indicate that boys may be especially sensitive to the quality of early caregiving—an argument to both increase social support for families and resist dubious assumptions that boys do not require substantial affectionate nurturing.—
Joshua Coleman,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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This can lead to overly cautious investment choices and missed opportunities for growth.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Please be cautious in entering personal information as seedlings for your romance stories.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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With a decline in visitor numbers and travel dollars, and federal aid nowhere in sight, the future remains uncertain for many in the area.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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The future remains uncertain and the debate over fairness, inclusion and athlete rights continues.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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From examining markets and assessing team capacity to reviewing current offerings, the decision to expand to a second storefront is one that requires careful consideration before any concrete plans are put in motion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Hillman and the department urged residents in the area to be extra careful this time of year.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
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The Celtics ruled the 34-year-old out the day before each of their last two games rather than listing him as questionable or doubtful.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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As for Tatum, he is listed as doubtful ahead of Game 3.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Suspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspicious. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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