as in doubting
to have no trust or confidence in
we instinctively distrust those phone calls that tell us we have won a free vacation or car
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Recent Examples of distrusting
Surely, the paradox of people distrusting AI and yet relying on it can only last so long.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s the angry, distrusting career staff.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Mar. 2026
But regardless of what actually happened, at this point distrusting tech companies isn’t exactly irrational.
—Casey Fiesler, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
But when newspapers shifted from reinforcing social order to documenting disorder in readers’ own communities, audiences responded by distrusting the institution that shattered their comforting myths.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
This five-step sequence is less about distrusting AI than about disciplining ourselves.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The Ngäbe and Buglé peoples in Panama have a reputation for resisting and distrusting outsiders.
—Adam Williams, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2026
There’s the angry, distrusting career staff.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Mar. 2026
But regardless of what actually happened, at this point distrusting tech companies isn’t exactly irrational.
—Casey Fiesler, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
But when newspapers shifted from reinforcing social order to documenting disorder in readers’ own communities, audiences responded by distrusting the institution that shattered their comforting myths.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
This five-step sequence is less about distrusting AI than about disciplining ourselves.
—Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The Ngäbe and Buglé peoples in Panama have a reputation for resisting and distrusting outsiders.
—Adam Williams, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distrusting
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SROs have been controversial, with critics doubting on-campus law enforcement’s efficacy in responding to school shootings.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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While not doubting his capabilities and dedication, some have questioned Velasco’s relative lack of experience in a prestige post traditionally occupied by party notables with decades of public service.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The aggressive political gains DeSantis and Republicans seek also have some in the party questioning whether the new map would put GOP incumbents at risk of losing future elections.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite the apology, Camp Mystic’s plans to reopen in late May with nearly 900 girls have angered victims’ families, and state officials are questioning whether the license should be renewed.—
Jim Vertuno,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Distrusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distrusting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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