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as in guessed
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
we suspected that the runaway was a little younger than the 16 she claimed to be—more like 13
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as in doubted
to have no trust or confidence in
I suspected him from the moment he said he was an old friend of my sister's, since I probably would have heard about him
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Recent Examples of suspected
Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The judges also clarified that their ruling did not prevent the government from using other immigration or national security statutes to remove suspected terrorists.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
But two of his family members suspected foul play from the beginning.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Berlin police worked with local and federal law enforcement to investigate the holdup and carried out search warrants later in the day, searching a residence on Route 5 in North Haven and a vehicle suspected to be involved.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
Staff had suspected food poisoning, possibly from seafood traditionally served for the holiday, according to the prosecutor’s office.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
But, while the exact cause remains undetermined, it is suspected to be related to construction work in the home, the release said.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
According to the affidavit, hospital staff suspected possible medical abuse, and the child was placed in a room under video monitoring.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Four individuals suspected of nefarious dealings involving Bhrags were charged and arrested on Tuesday in connection with the corruption investigation, including the company’s executive director, Roberto Samedy, and its former board chairman, Jean Ronald Tirelus.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
Bernadine was now viewed with such suspicion that Chalker’s bosses suspected a setup.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The suspected driver, 26-year-old Corey Daniels, is in the Arlington City Jail.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The judges also clarified that their ruling did not prevent the government from using other immigration or national security statutes to remove suspected terrorists.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
But the excuse the golfing great reportedly gave to the sheriff’s deputy who suspected him of driving under the influence makes his latest debacle even worse.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
But two of his family members suspected foul play from the beginning.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Berlin police worked with local and federal law enforcement to investigate the holdup and carried out search warrants later in the day, searching a residence on Route 5 in North Haven and a vehicle suspected to be involved.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
Staff had suspected food poisoning, possibly from seafood traditionally served for the holiday, according to the prosecutor’s office.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
But, while the exact cause remains undetermined, it is suspected to be related to construction work in the home, the release said.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
According to the affidavit, hospital staff suspected possible medical abuse, and the child was placed in a room under video monitoring.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Four individuals suspected of nefarious dealings involving Bhrags were charged and arrested on Tuesday in connection with the corruption investigation, including the company’s executive director, Roberto Samedy, and its former board chairman, Jean Ronald Tirelus.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
Bernadine was now viewed with such suspicion that Chalker’s bosses suspected a setup.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspected
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The alleged victim had been diagnosed with multiple medical conditions, including dementia, and was found to be cognitively impaired in 2024 during a mental health evaluation, according to a probable cause affidavit.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lopez, who pleaded not guilty, is the sole defendant out of several alleged co-conspirators still awaiting trial on the racketeering charges.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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After the comedians guessed that she was canned from a restaurant or retail job, Fineman revealed the truth.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
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Foster said a few people correctly guessed the breed combination.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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In interviews with The News, though, some teachers and parents said the experienced administrator should not be held responsible for allegations about her husband or doubted the validity of the claims.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a boy, Caldwell never doubted his father’s logic.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
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And even those who do own their own home aren’t immune—taxes, energy bills, and grocery prices have all surged, quietly eroding the financial cushion many assumed would last decades.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Johan assumed Zack would be going to prison for a long time.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Conservative influencers, among others, blasted the turnabout and questioned Bondi’s capability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a playful bit, Mandel sat down on the podcast wearing an obvious wig, only to jokingly storm off set after Bush questioned his appearance.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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But OpenAI was not supposed to be a normal company.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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This event was part of the #MeToo blackout awards season, in which attendees wore black in support of the movement—but the British Royal family is never supposed to make a political statement of any kind.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
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How many average people have once thought about harming ourselves or others?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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At first, Sacramento County Sheriff’s dispatcher Leslie Beach thought the call was a code 211 robbery-in-progress.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Suspected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspected. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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