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
Fish oil supplements are not known for having the best flavor, and some cause people to have fishy-tasting burps.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The anchovy paste and Worcestershire melt into the background, adding a subtle umami depth rather than anything overtly fishy, while the garlic and Dijon bring a gentle sharpness.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Check for a Fresh, Mild Scent Fresh, high-quality fish shouldn’t smell overly fishy.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
My job is to tell you when something smells fishy, and, well, p-yew.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The anchovy paste and Worcestershire melt into the background, adding a subtle umami depth rather than anything overtly fishy, while the garlic and Dijon bring a gentle sharpness.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Check for a Fresh, Mild Scent Fresh, high-quality fish shouldn’t smell overly fishy.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
My job is to tell you when something smells fishy, and, well, p-yew.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fishy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishy
Adjective
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This injury seemed less serious, with the Knicks listing Anunoby as questionable to play in both Games 3 and 4 before he was ruled out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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With Díaz’s face bleeding profusely, Perry took advantage of Díaz’s questionable physical condition.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Having seen it on TV before, with its repetitive visuals—every athlete in black spandex, performing the same tasks with minute variations—this seemed dubious.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The dubious long-term benefits of these programs are a common criticism of UBI, among others.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Anyone who suspects their card was skimmed should contact their bank immediately, freeze or replace the card, monitor transactions, and report the suspicious pump to the station, police, and the FBI’s IC3.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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But guidelines seek to balance the benefits of catching cancer early with possible harms, such as stress and pain from investigating suspicious spots that don't turn out to be cancerous.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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That disputable appraisal turned a few heads, and people began peppering the bot for further remarks on Musk’s physical prowess.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
20 Nov. 2025
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The pet trade has become somewhat problematic, Marchand said.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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What kind of developer puts his money into an indie documentary that might give his business-as-usual peers — not to mention investors, luxury condo buyers and other beneficiaries of Miami’s prolonged but problematic and plainly inequitable real-estate boom — a conniption?—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Nearly two decades later, blockchains and cryptocurrency have become a ubiquitous feature of our lives, if of still doubtful real value.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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On the injury front, Vanderbilt was officially scratched before the game with his pinky finger dislocation after being listed as doubtful.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Even if the exact rankings are debatable (franchise revenue data is notoriously patchy), the scale is not.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
7 May 2026
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Yet if Mars’ execution is nearly impossible to criticize, his choices as curator of the evening are more debatable.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Fishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishy. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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