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
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The reaction in the comments is all over the place, with some doubting that Barrymore and Bertinelli actually went through with dyeing their hair gray.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
To fool us into doubting our most obvious conclusions about how this story will unfold.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Even Harper’s closest deputies — Pierpoint alum Sweetpea and Kwabena, a season-four newcomer played by Ted Lasso’s Toheeb Jimoh — have moved beyond quietly doubting her strategy.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
For the skeptically inclined, that reasoning might argue for doubting the existence of other minds, rather than for believing in God.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
But there’s no doubting the dysfunction that comes with the streak.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Tagovailoa said last year that the constant criticism early in his career left him doubting himself.
—Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
There was no doubting his talent, but plenty of questions within American skating about his ability to stay healthy.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
The market seems to be doubting the odds as well.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The reaction in the comments is all over the place, with some doubting that Barrymore and Bertinelli actually went through with dyeing their hair gray.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
To fool us into doubting our most obvious conclusions about how this story will unfold.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Even Harper’s closest deputies — Pierpoint alum Sweetpea and Kwabena, a season-four newcomer played by Ted Lasso’s Toheeb Jimoh — have moved beyond quietly doubting her strategy.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
For the skeptically inclined, that reasoning might argue for doubting the existence of other minds, rather than for believing in God.
—Dan Turello, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
But there’s no doubting the dysfunction that comes with the streak.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Tagovailoa said last year that the constant criticism early in his career left him doubting himself.
—Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
There was no doubting his talent, but plenty of questions within American skating about his ability to stay healthy.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
Adjective
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Overall, the five-member panel of justices appeared skeptical of the prosecution’s arguments on those points.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some fans can get skeptical when their favorite artists incorporate more Christian-adjacent messaging in their music.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Late Tuesday evening, hours after the images were released, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI detained a person for questioning in the case.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Tensions flared and the hearing sparked heated exchanges — the Democrats comparing the enforcement operations to Nazi Germany and questioning how the administration officials will be judged — the chairman at times gaveling the lawmakers back to order.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Clippers investigation Silver said he has been told the Clippers have been cooperative with the external investigation into their possible circumvention of the salary cap through a suspicious endorsement deal for Kawhi Leonard with a now-bankrupt company.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be cautious about taking on new debt that assumes your current income is guaranteed.—
Matt Shumer,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Connecticut education leaders are expressing cautious optimism as the state Department of Education tries its hand at course development.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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