as in skepticism
refusal to accept something as true
the teacher's incredulity about the claims in the essay proved to be well-founded
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Such theories were met with some skepticism by trade researchers at the time, and not all of the predictions have come true.—
Josh Ederington,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026 -
Marijane Leonard, a parent of a ninth grader at TIDE Academy, expressed skepticism over the transition to Woodside High School.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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But the way the investigation is being carried out is leaving people with some doubts.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
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Love and doubts Just two months after the first letters, the romance has heated up.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The teen, who was pregnant, disappeared shortly after, raising suspicions among her family and law enforcement that she was targeted because of her testimony.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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To investigate, the team compared genomic data across primates , and their findings appear to support their suspicions.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Incredulities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incredulities. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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