1
as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
all his promises were received with well-deserved suspicion
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2
as in hint
a very small amount
new parents who were alarmed by just a suspicion of a rash on their baby's chest
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as in to guess
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
no one will ever suspicion that I'm the one who pulled the prank
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Recent Examples of suspicion
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025
Such sticker shocks frustrate consumers and raise suspicions of price gouging.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
No one’s immune from suspicion, not even Kathryn, who has a way of smiling and purring through her answers to anyone’s questions.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
However, police told The New York Times that while there's no suspicion of a break-in or foul play, his death remains under investigation as a possible drug overdose.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Last year, apparel, footwear and textiles accounted for 13 percent of the overall number of shipments stopped by CBP on suspicion related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Mar. 2025
Such sticker shocks frustrate consumers and raise suspicions of price gouging.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
No one’s immune from suspicion, not even Kathryn, who has a way of smiling and purring through her answers to anyone’s questions.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
However, police told The New York Times that while there's no suspicion of a break-in or foul play, his death remains under investigation as a possible drug overdose.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspicion
Noun
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Gold’s red-hot run through $3000 an ounce might have been at the expense of another speculator’s favorite, Bitcoin, but the 40% rise in the gold price over the last 12-months is also raising doubts about its sustainability.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Without a doubt, the perfect way to wrap up a day at Disney is with the fireworks show.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Looking for Saturday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Connections is released at midnight in your local time zone, so be sure to check back with Newsweek daily for more hints, clues and answers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With real-time data missing, the broader community is left guessing about which strains are circulating in the United States right now — an especially concerning blind spot given the threat of H5N1 and the constant mutation of seasonal flu viruses.—
Richard Hughes IV,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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As fans of Meredith Grey's chaotic love life can probably guess, the scene in question was her one-night stand with T.R. Knight's George O' Malley.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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There are certain items that people associate so strongly with a particular brand, any suggestion of using one made by another manufacturer is met with immediate skepticism and disbelief.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
21 Mar. 2025
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Overcoming skepticism and resistance about human agency—which are understandable—requires clear planning, honest engagement with stakeholders and commitment to reskilling.—
Stéphane Donzé,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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There is one thing to note, however, that could be a glimmer of hope.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Any hope of the U.S. team making the final in San Francisco after glimmers of a good performance — like being in third place during the final race — evaporated as the crew struggled to maintain stable flight on its frisky F50 boat.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Begin the transition one to two months before the new baby's due date, assuming that your toddler is at least 18 months old, says Dr. Widome.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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Not only did these refugiums give life a chance to survive the mass extinction event, which lasted 200,000 years, but they are now thought to have been crucial to rebuilding ecosystems in much less time than was previously assumed.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It’s filled with moments of uncertainty, mid-sentence realizations and mental sticky notes.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Energy Department on Monday approved the release of nearly $57 million from the loan, a sign that the Trump administration supports the project amid the turmoil and uncertainty in Washington over federal funding for projects started under the Biden administration.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s contrived veneer is being ripped away to reveal an immoral, mendacious, transactional opportunist, without a shred of loyalty to anyone or anything but himself.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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When the last shreds of sunlight vanish, everyone pulls their car up to the field and turns on their headlights.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Suspicion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspicion. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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