1
: an adherent or advocate of skepticism
2
: a person disposed to skepticism especially regarding religion or religious principles
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Skeptics have pointed out flaws in the researchers' methods.
You can believe in ghosts if you like, but I'm still a skeptic.
He is a skeptic and a cynic.
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Even wearable skeptics may find the experience compelling.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
In June, Kennedy fired an entire 17-member CDC vaccine advisory committee — later installing several of his own replacements, including multiple vaccine skeptics.
—Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Several Republican lawmakers reported conversations with Rubio after the strikes — including one skeptic.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Not all skeptics have been won over to Mamdani’s agenda, but few now would dispute his political skill.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 1 Jan. 2026
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
In June, Kennedy fired an entire 17-member CDC vaccine advisory committee — later installing several of his own replacements, including multiple vaccine skeptics.
—Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Several Republican lawmakers reported conversations with Rubio after the strikes — including one skeptic.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Jan. 2026
Not all skeptics have been won over to Mamdani’s agenda, but few now would dispute his political skill.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Skeptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeptic. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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