as in skepticism
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 to question
to have no trust or confidence in
I doubt that you can do all that you say
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Recent Examples of doubt
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
And Andrew’s statement leaves no doubt that this was not fully his decision.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2025
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
However, there was no doubting how much this one mattered to the 50-year-old coach.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Noun
There’s no doubt Kansas has come close to beating rival K-State in recent years.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
And Andrew’s statement leaves no doubt that this was not fully his decision.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Most of the time, slop is easily identifiable, but still, doubt creeps in.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
However, there was no doubting how much this one mattered to the 50-year-old coach.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubt
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The Legislature did not reject the rewrite, so the standards now include roughly 40 points about the Bible, Jesus and Christianity that students should learn as well as skepticism about the 2020 presidential election results and the origins of COVID-19.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
22 Oct. 2025
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Republicans hold a 53-47 majority, and these nominees need majority support to be confirmed, so skepticism from just a handful of Republicans could sink a nomination.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Julie Mayhew, owner of Mayville Farm, a small farm sanctuary in Racine, said she's publicly questioned Shalom for years.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Bessent was questioned by Democrats and some Republicans for his support, in the context of Argentina being a competitor to the US in exporting soybeans to China.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The father charged in suspicion of murder in his toddler's 2024 hot car death has taken a plea deal with Pima County prosecutors that includes a higher sentencing than in a previous plea offer.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The suspicions arose due to high betting activity on the under for prop bets related to Rozier’s points, rebounds, and assists.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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New Englanders aren’t crazy to suspect that their electric bills increased this year, and winter has yet to arrive.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Sigg’s story –– told to CNN and shared here for the first time publicly –– highlights the quandary faced by parents whose children carry out or are suspected of committing high-profile, violent crimes.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The uncertainty has caused fear for the nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare benefits.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has plunged Kentucky's public health infrastructure into a state of confusion and uncertainty, officials said, and some local departments are beginning to question the credibility of the agency's guidance.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubt. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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