as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
congenitally doubting viewers will wonder if there's anything real about that so-called reality show
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as in questioning
to have no trust or confidence in
I doubt that you can do all that you say
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Recent Examples of doubting
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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, 14 Apr. 2026
Diaz-Balart of Miami is among the Republicans now doubting redistricting is wise.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
That’s despite a majority of Americans doubting his handling of trade policy, according to new Pew Research Center data.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s people out here really doubting us.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
And nobody in the locker room is doubting their chances at coming out on top Saturday.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Dreaming, being bold and being ambitious are part of our job — just like doubting.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The market is doubting the durability of CoreWeave, with shares down more than $100 apiece from their highs.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
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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
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, 14 Apr. 2026
Diaz-Balart of Miami is among the Republicans now doubting redistricting is wise.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
That’s despite a majority of Americans doubting his handling of trade policy, according to new Pew Research Center data.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s people out here really doubting us.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
And nobody in the locker room is doubting their chances at coming out on top Saturday.
—Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Dreaming, being bold and being ambitious are part of our job — just like doubting.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The market is doubting the durability of CoreWeave, with shares down more than $100 apiece from their highs.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
Adjective
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But Alireza Nader, an Iranian independent analyst based in Washington, is skeptical that economic pressure alone will force a strategic breaking point.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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After the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, which claimed some 300,000 lives, Chardy set out to confirm first-hand whether such a high toll was possible in response to an editor’s skeptical questions, said Jacqueline Charles, the Herald’s longtime Haiti and Caribbean correspondent.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 May 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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Water testing has been temporarily increased to once a month at the Oceanside Harbor after someone reported seeing a suspicious liquid dumped from a boat.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In October, Havens ran off after attendees at a school volleyball game notified a Will County sheriff’s office school resource officer of suspicious behavior, according to a sheriff’s news release at the time.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Be cautious of any company that pushes a specific program without understanding your circumstances.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Visitors should be cautious about going into a sea cave without a guide, as a swell can flow into it and dramatically raise the water level in a matter of seconds, pushing kayaks into rocks and leaving little air for those trapped inside.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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