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
Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
McCall expressed doubts as to whether the equal-time law would stand up if it were challenged in the courts.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Analysts worry delays or cuts in Taipei could fuel doubts in Washington about Taiwan's resolve to defend itself.
—Ashish Valentine, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
If there were ever any doubts, winter is underway.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
These are now some of the smaller doubts plaguing the hours ahead in Davos.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Despite those doubts, the restaurant still chose to comp the couple’s meal.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
With Kirk gone, doubts and disagreements about Israel, tariffs, and—the big one—Epstein have spun out in a variety of directions.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
If anyone still had any doubts about her abilities, this—a supporting part that felt seismic—was their answer.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Henderson said her family doubts that Emony’s death was an accident.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
No one doubts that the three Big Ten teams that made these playoffs — Indiana, Ohio State and Oregon — deserve to be here.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Jan. 2026
For Carlos Franco, doubts about Bellum Entertainment began almost as soon as he was hired as a production assistant at the company’s New Orleans office in 2016.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 29 Dec. 2025
On Lebanon, Washington pushes for diplomacy while Jerusalem doubts Beirut’s ability to restrain Hezbollah without another military campaign.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
But Corrales doubts that worsening economic conditions will lead to mass rebellion.
—Carrie Kahn, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
The group sometimes doubts the impact of their cause.
—Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
If anyone doubts that Meghan Markle has become one of the most polarizing figures in American pop culture, look no further than the dueling viewpoints presented of her this week by two of the country’s most powerful media personalities, Oprah Winfrey and Megyn Kelly.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Fear of retaliation, skepticism about human resources departments and doubts about whether complaints will be taken seriously continue to shape how, and whether, women speak up.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
McCall expressed doubts as to whether the equal-time law would stand up if it were challenged in the courts.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Analysts worry delays or cuts in Taipei could fuel doubts in Washington about Taiwan's resolve to defend itself.
—Ashish Valentine, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
If there were ever any doubts, winter is underway.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
These are now some of the smaller doubts plaguing the hours ahead in Davos.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Despite those doubts, the restaurant still chose to comp the couple’s meal.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
With Kirk gone, doubts and disagreements about Israel, tariffs, and—the big one—Epstein have spun out in a variety of directions.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
If anyone still had any doubts about her abilities, this—a supporting part that felt seismic—was their answer.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Exxon, Conoco doubts But Exxon and Conoco will need reassurances to return to Venezuela, Wright said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Henderson said her family doubts that Emony’s death was an accident.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
No one doubts that the three Big Ten teams that made these playoffs — Indiana, Ohio State and Oregon — deserve to be here.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Jan. 2026
For Carlos Franco, doubts about Bellum Entertainment began almost as soon as he was hired as a production assistant at the company’s New Orleans office in 2016.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 29 Dec. 2025
On Lebanon, Washington pushes for diplomacy while Jerusalem doubts Beirut’s ability to restrain Hezbollah without another military campaign.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
But Corrales doubts that worsening economic conditions will lead to mass rebellion.
—Carrie Kahn, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
The group sometimes doubts the impact of their cause.
—Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
If anyone doubts that Meghan Markle has become one of the most polarizing figures in American pop culture, look no further than the dueling viewpoints presented of her this week by two of the country’s most powerful media personalities, Oprah Winfrey and Megyn Kelly.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubts
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But instead of feeling empowered, many workers fear their jobs are at risk of being automated—and the flood of layoffs in 2025 confirmed their suspicions.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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And my suspicions were correct that ALDI’s store-brand of Texas toast was cheaper than the store-brand at other stores.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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Naim questions why Ryan acts so distant in school.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The letter also questions a memorandum sent to the schools by the Idaho Board of Education just before the law took effect, explaining the new law to the universities.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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As for expectations, government uncertainties over taxes, duties and regulations represent the biggest share of concern, followed by new consumer behavior shifts.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Told in direct in introspective prose, Hjorth is able to conjure the creaky overconfidence of adolescence and all its uncertainties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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European and Ukrainian reactions ranged from cautious engagement to outright skepticism.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, some legal experts and investors are anticipating a partial or full refutation of the president’s IEEPA tariffs, as the justices showed skepticism during arguments about the president’s authority to levy such taxes without Congressional approval.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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At his insistence, much of his music was removed from the platform for several months beginning in 2015 because of his concerns about audio quality.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Japanese bonds gained after a 40-year auction drew the strongest demand since March, easing immediate worries about long-term debt even as fiscal concerns mount ahead of a snap election.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Doubts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubts. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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