as in suspicions
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 questions
to have no trust or confidence in
I doubt that you can do all that you say
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Recent Examples of doubts
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
However, Emeka Moronu, manufacturing industry expert, expresses doubts about its widespread adoption.
—Etiido Uko
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
But Florida has become a firmly red state, and across the country, Republicans express doubts more frequently than Democrats do that immunizations are safe and beneficial.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
But almost a year after Trump signed the executive order, there are questions, even doubts, about his level of commitment.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
The doubts over Iraq’s participation have run alongside the uncertainty that continues to hang over Iran’s involvement in this summer’s World Cup finals.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The uncertainty comes on top of doubts already surrounding India’s more than $120 million investment in the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Iran’s Chabahar Port.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
There were some doubts about the RedHawks earning an at-large NCAA Tournament berth.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Republicans’ doubts about their ability to pass another megabill only adds to their problems.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Kajsa Ollongren, the European Union’s special representative for human rights, doubts that the US-Israeli war in Iran will result in regime change in the country.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Nobody doubts the Reds’ attacking quality.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Kevin Duan, who was there to support one of the DJs, doubts it.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Monica doubts this highbrow Brit is capable of understanding Reggie’s rags-to-riches-to-infamy tale.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
But those doubts notwithstanding, no other recent storm better illustrates the model differences that can persist almost through a storm’s start time.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Though Pachter doubts Cohen can replicate his success.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Hard to track arrests Ilan Wurman, who teaches constitutional law at University of Minnesota Law School, doubts the state’s arguments will be successful.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
Those doubts have eased now that Pope Francis is playing to its potential.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
However, Emeka Moronu, manufacturing industry expert, expresses doubts about its widespread adoption.
—Etiido Uko
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
But Florida has become a firmly red state, and across the country, Republicans express doubts more frequently than Democrats do that immunizations are safe and beneficial.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
But almost a year after Trump signed the executive order, there are questions, even doubts, about his level of commitment.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
The doubts over Iraq’s participation have run alongside the uncertainty that continues to hang over Iran’s involvement in this summer’s World Cup finals.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The uncertainty comes on top of doubts already surrounding India’s more than $120 million investment in the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Iran’s Chabahar Port.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
There were some doubts about the RedHawks earning an at-large NCAA Tournament berth.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Republicans’ doubts about their ability to pass another megabill only adds to their problems.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Even then, Bridgman doubts Fraraccio’s competency can ever be restored.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Kajsa Ollongren, the European Union’s special representative for human rights, doubts that the US-Israeli war in Iran will result in regime change in the country.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Nobody doubts the Reds’ attacking quality.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Kevin Duan, who was there to support one of the DJs, doubts it.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Monica doubts this highbrow Brit is capable of understanding Reggie’s rags-to-riches-to-infamy tale.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
But those doubts notwithstanding, no other recent storm better illustrates the model differences that can persist almost through a storm’s start time.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Though Pachter doubts Cohen can replicate his success.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Hard to track arrests Ilan Wurman, who teaches constitutional law at University of Minnesota Law School, doubts the state’s arguments will be successful.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubts
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The seizure comes a month before Hungary’s election, and the investigation mandate includes whether the money benefited opposition politicians, fueling suspicions of political motivation.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Panamanian authorities raided the PPC’s offices in late February, removing over 100 boxes of records among suspicions that the company hid information about its management of the Balboa and Cristóbal terminals.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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Cornyn is fighting for a fifth term in the Senate as Paxton questions his conservative credentials.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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That nobody ever questions Louise is part of the conceit.—
Malavika Kannan,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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But a meaningful pickup in 2026 seems unlikely given the uncertainties that abound, including AI.—
Conor Sen,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Until now, the Houthis have been reluctant to fight, fearing assassinations of their leaders, internal divisions in Yemen and uncertainties over weapons supplies, the experts said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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But that skepticism served as fuel for some Horned Frogs like leading scorer David Punch.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Before the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, Ukraine’s military leadership showed little interest in drone technology and treated it with skepticism, said Yaroslav Honchar, co-founder of drone innovation nonprofit Aerorozvidka.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Fort Worth City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, March 10 approved a request from Oncor Electric to upgrade and expand a substation in southeast Fort Worth, despite concerns from neighborhood residents.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Newport-Mesa Unified School District is considering a proposal to ban students from riding e-bikes due to safety concerns.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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