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as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
incredulous by nature, I'm of course very suspicious of anyone who claims to be able to communicate with the dead
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as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
an incredulous account of alien abduction that the tabloids had a field day with
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Recent Examples of incredulous
The initial discovery was made by undergraduate researchers, who returned from the field site in Briones Regional Park earlier this year with videos of the squirrels’ behavior to show their incredulous supervisors.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Other academics were less incredulous, suggesting that the paper was a wild goose chase — a phrase itself invented by Shakespeare.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Pavlovich is incredulous that Chase is willing to take the blame for his mentor’s murderer and forgo vengeance against the man who murdered his daughter.
—Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
However, despite the incredulous nature of predictive forecasting, the desire to do so has inspired a more worthy endeavor: foresight.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Other academics were less incredulous, suggesting that the paper was a wild goose chase — a phrase itself invented by Shakespeare.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Pavlovich is incredulous that Chase is willing to take the blame for his mentor’s murderer and forgo vengeance against the man who murdered his daughter.
—Sarene Leeds, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
However, despite the incredulous nature of predictive forecasting, the desire to do so has inspired a more worthy endeavor: foresight.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incredulous
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The Federal Trade Commission under President Trump is beefing up its staff with a string of new hires who are skeptical of Big Tech.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Joel Corry, a former agent who covers NFL contracts and the salary cap for CBS Sports, is skeptical of a quick resolution.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Many of us are incredible about taking care of others, but perhaps less fastidious about attending to our own needs.—
Lori B Daniels,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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And this cast was so incredible, such great troopers, such a beautiful ensemble to work with.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Did Belle Gibson visit that very suspicious doctor?—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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According to the press release, at approximately 1:54 a.m. a Savage Police Officer saw a suspicious gray Kia traveling onto Egan Drive from Ottawa Avenue with a broken rear window.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Fans responded with mixed emotions Sunday night at the Super Bowl when an anti-hate campaign got an unlikely spokesperson.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Khamenei's firm stance suggests that talks under Trump's terms are unlikely, while Tehran and Washington continue their standoff.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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However, few Republicans view the economy as excellent or good, marking a cautious optimism amidst ongoing economic concerns.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Forest have been more cautious with loans in the 2024-25 season.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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But breaking the grip that your phone has on you isn’t impossible.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Travel could be very difficult or even impossible in some areas, particularly during the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Also, an unbelievable running back, and the absolute best tight end in football (Ever!).—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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There’s unbelievable warmth to Butensky’s photographs from this era.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
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So we’re spared the ridiculous presidential logorrhea.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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These proved ridiculous at Oberlin, where dressing in janitor uniforms from thrift shops was considered the height of style.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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