as in skepticism
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
from the beginning I had my doubts about the investment scheme
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as in to question
to have no trust or confidence in
I doubt that you can do all that you say
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Recent Examples of doubt
Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
There’s no doubt that the long-running competition series has managed to capture a larger audience thanks to the network move.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
Caitlin Brody, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Several investment banks have cut China’s growth forecasts this year, with most economists doubting Beijing would achieve its official target, citing headwinds from the substantial increase in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods.
—Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
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There's no doubt that Sabrina Carpenter is quickly becoming a beauty icon.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
There’s no doubt that the long-running competition series has managed to capture a larger audience thanks to the network move.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
And any viewers who doubted her decision back in December can’t help but cheer DeSorbo on today.
—Caitlin Brody, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Several investment banks have cut China’s growth forecasts this year, with most economists doubting Beijing would achieve its official target, citing headwinds from the substantial increase in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods.
—Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubt
Noun
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Frost was likely one of the few interviewers who would seriously engage the pair on a topic that was still viewed with skepticism by the British public.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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But while much of the world looks at the newly friendly rapport between America and Russia with skepticism, Leake and his team see it as reason for optimism.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett questioned the district’s defense that the books are being used to promote respect for others and to show that the world is diverse.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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But critics have questioned why the church, historically a defender of human rights and Christian values, would willingly join forces with the Chinese government, which under leader Xi Jinping has further curtailed religious freedom.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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An aide to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is out on leave and ushered out of the Pentagon for suspicion of leaking.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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What To Know According to the DHS summary, officers noted eight other individuals in the vehicle and no visible luggage, prompting suspicions of human trafficking.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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It is also suspected to exacerbate hyperactivity in children.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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According to a source, Nader suspects that the pro dancer, 41, had cheated on her and called things off.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Trump's tariffs in particular have injected broad uncertainty into the economy, with some businesses already passing those additional costs to consumers, who have been rushing to buy big-ticket items in anticipation of higher prices, according to JPMorgan analysts.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Voters have been growing discontented with the president’s policies as his sweeping tariffs have fueled chaos and uncertainty in the volatile global economy.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubt. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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