as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
congenitally doubting viewers will wonder if there's anything real about that so-called reality show
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as in questioning
to have no trust or confidence in
I doubt that you can do all that you say
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Recent Examples of doubting
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
There is no doubting Rolfo’s pedigree, a two-time Champions League winner with Barcelona.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Phillip Roth once said that only a fool would sit in a room for thirty years doubting himself.
—Beverly Gologorsky
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Trump on Monday demanded that COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers prove that their shots have been effective, adding to his long string of comments alternately praising − and doubting the effectiveness of − the potentially life-saving medication.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Some folks might question Epic’s commitment to its third commandment, but there’s no doubting the company’s allegiance to the first one.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
But there’s also no doubting his enduring status as a bona fide entertainer brimming with showmanship.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
But that doesn’t save her from experiencing many terrors, or her doubting mother Laras from still worse travails.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has silenced critics doubting his Ferrari move after securing the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race victory.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
There is no doubting how much Buddah trusts his human, and this moment was adorable proof of that.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
There is no doubting Rolfo’s pedigree, a two-time Champions League winner with Barcelona.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Phillip Roth once said that only a fool would sit in a room for thirty years doubting himself.
—Beverly Gologorsky
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Trump on Monday demanded that COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers prove that their shots have been effective, adding to his long string of comments alternately praising − and doubting the effectiveness of − the potentially life-saving medication.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Some folks might question Epic’s commitment to its third commandment, but there’s no doubting the company’s allegiance to the first one.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
But there’s also no doubting his enduring status as a bona fide entertainer brimming with showmanship.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
But that doesn’t save her from experiencing many terrors, or her doubting mother Laras from still worse travails.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has silenced critics doubting his Ferrari move after securing the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race victory.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
Adjective
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Gurrola’s parents were skeptical at first, but the store’s Dubai chocolate strawberry cups have sold well.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Sep. 2025
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The move, however, would need a constitutional amendment approved by 60 percent of voters—and some experts are skeptical of how the state's local governments would manage without property taxes.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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At a time when audiences are questioning what’s real, what’s biased, and what’s missing, Hemmer’s reflections offer a reminder that integrity matters more than ever.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Trump has sued various news organizations, having most recently filed a $15 billion defamation suit against the Times for articles questioning his business success.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Robinson's parents became suspicious after seeing surveillance footage published by law enforcement.—
Joshua Rhett Miller
Jesus Mesa
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mutch gained his freedom in 2016, avoiding legal trouble until last May, when a cybertip about suspicious downloads led Solano County Sheriff’s investigators to his home, according to court records.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Employers increasingly wonder whether campuses are cultivating independent thinkers or just cautious followers.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The sum dwarfs most acquisitions this year — and marks TIFF’s first eight-figure deal in several editions — underlining the resilience of genre cinema at a time when studios and streamers alike are cautious.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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