as in suspicions
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
from the beginning I had my doubts about the investment scheme
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as in questions
to have no trust or confidence in
I doubt that you can do all that you say
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Recent Examples of doubts
U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Any celebration of journalism takes place as doubts about its future fester.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Critics express doubts Some health experts have suggested that legalization in the states has led to stronger and stronger cannabis products, which need to be researched rather than categorized less strictly than before.
—Gene Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Iran war has been driving up jet fuel costs for all airlines and earlier this month, creditors expressed serious doubts Spirit could remain viable.
—Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
That was compounded by doubts, both within the club and among those close to the player, over his long-term future — largely due to those injury problems.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Failure could raise doubts about his statecraft.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Still, some of KJ’s Summer House co-stars have doubts about Dara.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
But doubts about their mentality continue to creep in and injuries to key players are piling up.
—Jackie Powell, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
The impact on Charlotte travelers With Charlotte already a monopoly-like market, Mutzabaugh doubts other airlines would want those leftover gates.
—Chase Jordan
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
At times, Bartek doubts his own decision to go into farming.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Anyone who doubts this power would be used to hide government failures is ignoring state history since the 1968 passage of the California Public Records Act.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
No one doubts the inflationary drag of oil.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Maribel also doubts her own son will see a public school system fully tailored to meeting Voozeki’s needs.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
Even then, Bridgman doubts Fraraccio’s competency can ever be restored.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Kajsa Ollongren, the European Union’s special representative for human rights, doubts that the US-Israeli war in Iran will result in regime change in the country.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
And his exculpatory claim that parking fee revenues benefit the park raises doubts.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Any celebration of journalism takes place as doubts about its future fester.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Critics express doubts Some health experts have suggested that legalization in the states has led to stronger and stronger cannabis products, which need to be researched rather than categorized less strictly than before.
—Gene Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Iran war has been driving up jet fuel costs for all airlines and earlier this month, creditors expressed serious doubts Spirit could remain viable.
—Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
That was compounded by doubts, both within the club and among those close to the player, over his long-term future — largely due to those injury problems.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Failure could raise doubts about his statecraft.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Still, some of KJ’s Summer House co-stars have doubts about Dara.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
But doubts about their mentality continue to creep in and injuries to key players are piling up.
—Jackie Powell, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
This pair of novellas is about a middle-aged woman, the heroine’s sister, who comes to Tokyo intent on obtaining breast implants and a protagonist contemplating artificial insemination in a culture that doubts the procedure’s morality.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
The impact on Charlotte travelers With Charlotte already a monopoly-like market, Mutzabaugh doubts other airlines would want those leftover gates.
—Chase Jordan
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
At times, Bartek doubts his own decision to go into farming.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Anyone who doubts this power would be used to hide government failures is ignoring state history since the 1968 passage of the California Public Records Act.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
No one doubts the inflationary drag of oil.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Maribel also doubts her own son will see a public school system fully tailored to meeting Voozeki’s needs.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Mar. 2026
Even then, Bridgman doubts Fraraccio’s competency can ever be restored.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Kajsa Ollongren, the European Union’s special representative for human rights, doubts that the US-Israeli war in Iran will result in regime change in the country.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubts
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Rodighiero and her team already have their suspicions about how the red and blue monsters can coexist in the early universe—perhaps the blue galaxies are in fact born from the red ones as the dust disperses.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Bills confirmed our suspicions from two weeks ago that Jackson would be used in the five-technique/4i role in defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard’s scheme, and Jackson has put on a lot of weight to prepare for his new path.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … SECURITY SHAKEUP — Lawmaker questions hotel metal detector setup at Correspondent's Dinner.—
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FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, there has been a major shift in Washington’s regulatory tone and outlook, creating opportunities but also questions about the longevity of changes in rules.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The stock's decline also comes amid a rise in macroeconomic uncertainties tied to the Iran war.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Two women who speak to each other about their fears and uncertainties and share their stories in a place without space or time.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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So far, that skepticism has appeared justified.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s plenty of skepticism that would or could ever take place.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Trump has said the project would rely on private donations, raising concerns about donors seeking influence.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Beyond that, Garrett said the move was driven by concerns – shared by many educators – that much of the homework students are assigned – especially in math – is needlessly repetitive, takes too long to complete and hasn't adapted to the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence.—
Ariel Gilreath,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Doubts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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