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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
Ukraine agreed to Trump's 30-day ceasefire proposal at its meeting with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia but is skeptical about Russia's true intentions.
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Isabel Van Brugen, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
But Irwin, for one, is skeptical of this rationalization.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
His wife has remained impressively skeptical of the mining tycoon, but the promise of a future for her family is too much to resist.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Be skeptical of unsolicited contact: Remember that the IRS will never contact you via phone, email, text or social media to demand immediate payment or request personal information.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Isabel Van Brugen, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
But Irwin, for one, is skeptical of this rationalization.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
His wife has remained impressively skeptical of the mining tycoon, but the promise of a future for her family is too much to resist.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Be skeptical of unsolicited contact: Remember that the IRS will never contact you via phone, email, text or social media to demand immediate payment or request personal information.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skeptical
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After all, Burt’s intentions have been suspicious all season.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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Collins is heading for a reckoning with coastal moderates who may have given her a pass in 2020 but will be more suspicious now.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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The effective gag order has left nonprofit leaders, local governments and tribes stunned and unsure about how to move forward in spending the EPA grants they were awarded.—
MaryAlice Parks,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Starvation could have been a cause of death but officials are still unsure, Phipps said, noting that dogs do not get sick from hantavirus.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Some loyal Tesla bulls are treating the drop as a temporary setback (or even a buying opportunity), while more cautious investors are rethinking their exposure.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Slow down and stay cautious: On wet roads, slowing down is paramount.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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Letters penned by women were more likely to use a positive tone and less likely to use doubtful language.—
ByScience News Staff,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
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Explain The Next Steps In The Event Of A Data Compromise Individuals are rightfully doubtful about most organizations’ ability to protect their data when breaches frequent headlines, privacy terms are dense and simplicity is rare.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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An incredulous Ken Jeong then asks her if Griffin introduced her to Waititi.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Mediumship does not belong to some incredulous or demented margins; it can be practiced ethically by individuals trained through empirical standards to address the uncanny and perplexing phenomena beyond our five-sense world.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Executive order spurs uncertain moment The executive order comes as the Cass County Historical Society is about seven months into its year-long grant.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Its most recent Life’s Good campaign draws on a universal theme – encouraging optimism and positivity in an uncertain environment in a way that fosters mutual support.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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To make the most of spring planting, start with site preparation and careful plant selection.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Egypt is wary of the Muslim Brotherhood in which Hamas has its roots and has been fighting militant insurgents in the Sinai Peninsula, which neighbors Gaza.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Cuban compared people who are wary of adopting AI tools in the workplace to those who were once afraid to embrace PCs and mobile devices.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Skeptical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeptical. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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