as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
something's fishy about the way he's acting
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Recent Examples of fishy
This allows other organisms to set up shop and overproduce—like yeast, for instance, or a bunch of bad-guy bacteria, the latter of which paves the way for bacterial vaginosis and symptoms like irritation, burning, fishy odor, and discharge in some people.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 7 July 2025
Fish emulsion can have a slightly smelly odor when first applied, although the fishy smell usually dissipates within a day or two.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
But other smells, like a fishy, rotten, or unusually sweet odor, can indicate an underlying health concern.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
The salmon substitute is fermented and infused with kelp and nori, creating a fishy umami and smooth texture similar to thin-cut fillet.
—Irene Milanez, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 7 July 2025
Fish emulsion can have a slightly smelly odor when first applied, although the fishy smell usually dissipates within a day or two.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
But other smells, like a fishy, rotten, or unusually sweet odor, can indicate an underlying health concern.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
The salmon substitute is fermented and infused with kelp and nori, creating a fishy umami and smooth texture similar to thin-cut fillet.
—Irene Milanez, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishy
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Radically Simplify Recruitment & Marketing The vast machinery of admissions – glossy brochures, armies of recruiters crisscrossing the country, sophisticated enrollment management systems – consumes enormous resources with questionable ROI.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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And Manu Garcia was added to the injury list as questionable late in the week, as well.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
27 July 2025
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But experts tell Fortune these employment disclosures are ethically dubious and have potential for legislative pushback.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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The threat is unwarranted, the arguments are dubious, and the filing is remarkably short-sighted for any holder of a public media license.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Turquoise Alerts are for missing endangered persons under 65 in suspicious circumstances, while Silver Alerts are for those 65+ or with cognitive disabilities.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Cops said an investigation began when a woman who had recently paid for a Chuck E. Cheese birthday party noticed about $100 worth of suspicious charges on her credit card, the Democrat reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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True resource guarding is a serious issue that often involves strong warning signals from the dog—and can be problematic if left unaddressed.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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These are problematic, to say the least, as an exploit of the same could lead to the possibility of arbitrary code execution within the browser.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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That chain of events is doubtful since Verstappen backed Horner in the media days before the firing.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Moments before the ceremony, her attendance was doubtful.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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While high school visits are appreciated, their necessity and effectiveness are debatable.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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However, whether or not this type of use has less impact on social life or mental health is debatable.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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“Fishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishy. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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