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as in suspicious
inclined to doubt or question claims
it's good to be skeptical about what you see on TV
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
I'm a little skeptical of this low bid, since it's way below what the other contractors said that they would charge
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Recent Examples of skeptical
Three Republicans as well as the two Democrats on the House committee were skeptical of the new Idaho legislation.
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
The Republican Party writ large is still skeptical of unions, dampening chances that labor leaders will see a meaningful shift in policy over the next four years.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Feb. 2025
Wall Street analysts are skeptical of near-term upside for Ford Motor after the company’s softer-than-expected outlook for this year.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
But many Venezuelan opposition figures are skeptical of these Trump administration assurances.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
The Republican Party writ large is still skeptical of unions, dampening chances that labor leaders will see a meaningful shift in policy over the next four years.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Feb. 2025
Wall Street analysts are skeptical of near-term upside for Ford Motor after the company’s softer-than-expected outlook for this year.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
But many Venezuelan opposition figures are skeptical of these Trump administration assurances.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeptical
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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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Meanwhile, police are unsure if the attacker acted on his own and are searching for other potential suspects.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Trump of the first half of the movie might surprise viewers used to the 2025 version: an outer-borough scion, ambitious but unsure, who bristles under his despotic father, aspires to greater recognition and bets big on the revival of Midtown Manhattan during its 1970s nadir.—
Marc Tracy,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Experts are cautious about making predictions, given the many legal and political factors at play.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
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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Wide receiver Skyy Moore is the only doubtful player the team has.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Suggs, who is doubtful with a left quad contusion, is averaging 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Feb. 2025
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Lawmakers were incredulous at times, struggling to decide to where to press them for details.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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To their credit, most of the aldermen who attended the hearing were incredulous.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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However, dissolving the DoE would require congressional approval, which remains uncertain.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Reporting meant hours of conversation in the car; room for asking the same questions over and over; the gradual diminishment of one’s embarrassment about being ignorant or uncertain; a dilatory attitude of quiet listening and watching; the possibility of misunderstandings resolved.—
Joshua Rothman,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Mayor Cherelle Parker advises citizens on Thursday to be careful when celebrating the Super Bowl.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Be careful to not over mix the bread-stir just until combined for a better texture.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Now, European officials are wary of becoming too reliant on SpaceX, and there's broad agreement on the continent that Europe should have the capability to launch its own satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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But while the broad market index is holding up despite these rising trade tensions, investors should be wary of what this means for a key catalyst going forward: the Federal Reserve’s rate cut outlook.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeptical. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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