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
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Phillip Roth once said that only a fool would sit in a room for thirty years doubting himself.
—Beverly Gologorsky
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Trump on Monday demanded that COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers prove that their shots have been effective, adding to his long string of comments alternately praising − and doubting the effectiveness of − the potentially life-saving medication.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
There is no doubting Jokic's impact on the game.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Some folks might question Epic’s commitment to its third commandment, but there’s no doubting the company’s allegiance to the first one.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
But there’s also no doubting his enduring status as a bona fide entertainer brimming with showmanship.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
But that doesn’t save her from experiencing many terrors, or her doubting mother Laras from still worse travails.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has silenced critics doubting his Ferrari move after securing the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race victory.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
There is no doubting Rolfo’s pedigree, a two-time Champions League winner with Barcelona.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Phillip Roth once said that only a fool would sit in a room for thirty years doubting himself.
—Beverly Gologorsky
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Trump on Monday demanded that COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers prove that their shots have been effective, adding to his long string of comments alternately praising − and doubting the effectiveness of − the potentially life-saving medication.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
There is no doubting Jokic's impact on the game.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Some folks might question Epic’s commitment to its third commandment, but there’s no doubting the company’s allegiance to the first one.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
But there’s also no doubting his enduring status as a bona fide entertainer brimming with showmanship.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
But that doesn’t save her from experiencing many terrors, or her doubting mother Laras from still worse travails.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has silenced critics doubting his Ferrari move after securing the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race victory.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
Adjective
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Gustafson is skeptical, but certain.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The elaborateness of these explanations, in Frank’s view, is a reason to be skeptical of them.—
Matthew Hutson,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to the New York Times, this individual was the second person detained and later released by law enforcement authorities after questioning.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the Prime Minister’s absence has left British Jews questioning whether this government is serious about confronting the hatred consuming our country.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now in season 5, the mystery continues with the suspicious death of Lester (Teddy Coluca), the Arconia’s doorman.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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More Evan Bernstein/Getty Images Point guard Terry Rozier, who has only a partial guarantee on his contract for 2025-26, remains under federal investigation for suspicious gambling activity, per ESPN's David Purdum.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The duo have been cautious in their classification, allowing for the possibility that a torus of material could be behind the observations.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But being cautious doesn’t mean ignoring the risks.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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