as in questioner
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something
an astronomer who enjoys taking the role of the doubting Thomas in debates with UFOlogists
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skeptic
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Should Kennedy appoint like-minded vaccine skeptics to the ACIP committee, that could undermine the public’s trust in vaccines even further.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025 -
Pride & prejudice: Missouri’s sweeping stadium-funding plan has its fair share of skeptics, including some Republicans outraged over the Kansas City Royals’ Pride month post.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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“Doubting Thomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting%20Thomas. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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