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
Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
While there’s no doubting his ability, his attitude is another story.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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
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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Charmed at first, Nella soon becomes confused and suspicious of her alleged ally as their approaches to racial bias and diversity begin to sharply diverge and the story, told through a past and present timeline, unravels with unexpected twists.—
Laura Zigman,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Los Angeles police evacuated Terminal 2 at LAX on Friday night amid an investigation into a suspicious item.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The measure passed Wednesday stops short of a categorical ban that some have sought, but was still met with cautious optimism by traffic safety reformers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The defense, which only improved post-Olympics after Paul Coffey returned behind the bench, collapsed in front of an incredibly cautious goaltending tandem.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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