as in skeptic
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something
there will always be some hard-core doubters of the government's denial of the UFO incident
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Recent Examples of doubter
This is not the Beach Boys box set to win over doubters and welcome newbies to the band.
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Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 14 Feb. 2026
Since his time with the Jets, Darnold has had his doubters.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Darnold proved his doubters wrong.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Punxsutawney club members say there are two types of people who show up at Phil’s spot about 80 miles (123 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh — those seeking to validate their beliefs and doubters who want to confirm their own skepticism.
—Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Punxsutawney club members say there are two types of people who show up at Phil’s spot about 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh — those seeking to validate their beliefs and doubters who want to confirm their own skepticism.
—Mark Scolforo, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Kaiden Guhle clipped Sean Kuraly with a high stick – this one a no-doubter – and the B’s went back on the PP.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Their six defeats were no-doubters, and none came in back-to-back fashion.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The film not only silenced doubters but emerged as the theatrical phenomenon of the spring in North America, generating universal critical acclaim and substantial awards buzz for its industry veterans both in front of and behind the camera.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 14 Feb. 2026
Since his time with the Jets, Darnold has had his doubters.
—Antwan Staley, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Darnold proved his doubters wrong.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Punxsutawney club members say there are two types of people who show up at Phil’s spot about 80 miles (123 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh — those seeking to validate their beliefs and doubters who want to confirm their own skepticism.
—Mark Scolforo, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Punxsutawney club members say there are two types of people who show up at Phil’s spot about 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh — those seeking to validate their beliefs and doubters who want to confirm their own skepticism.
—Mark Scolforo, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Kaiden Guhle clipped Sean Kuraly with a high stick – this one a no-doubter – and the B’s went back on the PP.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Their six defeats were no-doubters, and none came in back-to-back fashion.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
The film not only silenced doubters but emerged as the theatrical phenomenon of the spring in North America, generating universal critical acclaim and substantial awards buzz for its industry veterans both in front of and behind the camera.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubter
Noun
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Some skeptics may doubt this, and point to how quickly the spirits of the time can change; see the rise and fall of the woke movement from 2020 to 2025.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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For data center skeptics who point out massive energy and water demand that threaten to hike utility bills, subsidies just add salt to the wound.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The hearing lasted over five hours, with nearly every round of questioning from a Democrat reverting to a monologue from the questioner or a shouting match.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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While stars and filmmakers this season tried to cope candidly with questioners, their impact was nonetheless inhibited by the rigors of Oscar rules.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Doubter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubter. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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