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as in to guess
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
we suspected that the runaway was a little younger than the 16 she claimed to be—more like 13
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as in to doubt
to have no trust or confidence in
I suspected him from the moment he said he was an old friend of my sister's, since I probably would have heard about him
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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
since she was carrying no cash or credit cards, her claim to the store's detectives that she had intended to pay for the items was suspect
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Recent Examples of suspect
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
The suspect fled and then struck another pedestrian, who survived, police said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Kos suspects the note was left to mislead witnesses rather than genuinely take responsibility.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Noun
All five suspects lived on Long Island and have been charged with rape.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
The suspect fled and then struck another pedestrian, who survived, police said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
Detectives do not suspect foul play, and the cause of death is pending autopsy results, Linhardt said.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Kos suspects the note was left to mislead witnesses rather than genuinely take responsibility.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspect
Noun
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The Justice Department is asking the D.C. Circuit to find that Austin validly withdrew from the pretrial agreements and bar the military commission from conducting plea hearings, during which the defendants would enter guilty pleas.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Last summer, the Supreme Court ruled that the Justice Department went too far in applying the obstruction charge against Jan. 6 defendants.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And guess what defensive coordinator loves to blitz?—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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That workers were the interchangeable cogs they’re often treated as, but guess what?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Schoen doubted that the Eagles would commit those resources to a running back.—
Pat Leonard,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2025
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The crypto crowd, long the butt of jokes, was thrilled by its sudden shift in status—even if some doubted the authenticity or durability of Trump’s support.—
Charles Bethea,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Ben Simmons is questionable with lower back soreness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, the most questionable penalty came in the third quarter, during a play where Mahomes was attempting to escape the Texans' defense.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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The assassins were working for Gordon Wick (Ben Cotton), the real culprit behind the DC Metro bombing along with Vice President Redfield (Christopher Shyer).—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2025
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Specifically designed to shield your skin from environmental stressors like pollutants and free radicals—culprits behind premature aging, dullness, and inflammation—this toner does more than refresh.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Watkins, who scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season without converting from the spot, has assumed penalty-taking duties this campaign.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Griffith also said the bill assumes warehouse facilities only evaluate employees on quota performance while safety, attendance, quality production and ability to work with co-workers are also important evaluators.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk has questioned the microchip claims made by DeepSeek AI, a fast-emerging player in the artificial intelligence pool, which is starting to challenge the United States' control over the AI industry.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Democrats have questioned Kennedy’s qualifications for the role based on his past statements and unorthodox view of medicine.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The guard told 911 dispatch that a suspicious vehicle — a dark SUV — had driven through his yard.—
Emma Steele,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Editors’ Picks The four Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Saturday, who were dressed in military-style clothes, had been working as lookouts for Israel’s army, reporting on suspicious activity across the border, when they were captured.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Suspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspect. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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