1
as in guesses
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 doubts
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 suspects
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
One of the suspects was found guilty of first-degree murder in June 2021, among a list of other charges, while the other suspect pleaded guilty in early 2020 to 17 counts, including murder charges.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Anyone who suspects fraud can also place a fraud alert on their credit report for free.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Cole suspects the woman was murdered.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Nine Academy Award nominations is all the proof Thompson needs to deem the Norway representative the frontrunner to win Best International Feature, but Jones suspects a different nominee released by Neon will be the eventual Oscar winner.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
The department urged anyone who suspects an overdose to call 911 immediately.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Silveri also suspects that some consumer trends may be helping more people cut back.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Silveri also suspects that some consumer trends may be helping more people cut back.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The museum suspects a former curator of peddling the goods on eBay — in one instance, a $60,000 piece of jewelry sold for merely $48 — but has only recovered some 650 items.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Deem fired his weapon at the suspects, but no injuries were reported, and the disturbance suspect has not been apprehended.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
One of the suspects was found guilty of first-degree murder in June 2021, among a list of other charges, while the other suspect pleaded guilty in early 2020 to 17 counts, including murder charges.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Video shows suspects opening fire from Dallas bridge Acevedo and AlarconSanchez are charged with discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities, a class A misdemeanor.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Anyone who suspects fraud can also place a fraud alert on their credit report for free.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Cole suspects the woman was murdered.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Nine Academy Award nominations is all the proof Thompson needs to deem the Norway representative the frontrunner to win Best International Feature, but Jones suspects a different nominee released by Neon will be the eventual Oscar winner.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
The department urged anyone who suspects an overdose to call 911 immediately.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Silveri also suspects that some consumer trends may be helping more people cut back.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Silveri also suspects that some consumer trends may be helping more people cut back.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The museum suspects a former curator of peddling the goods on eBay — in one instance, a $60,000 piece of jewelry sold for merely $48 — but has only recovered some 650 items.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspects
Noun
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State officials who are defendants in the lawsuit denied restricting the detainees' access to their attorneys and said any protocols were in place for security reasons and to make sure there was sufficient staffing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The defendants, have denied all the allegations.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The panel picks up on the baseball-heavy clues, and guesses accordingly.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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The team or person who guesses the most songs correctly wins.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Though Pachter doubts Cohen can replicate his success.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Ilan Wurman, who teaches constitutional law at the University of Minnesota Law School, doubts the state's arguments will be successful.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Identifying the culprits is difficult, and Russia denies responsibility.—
Lorne Cook,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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While she and his working mom (Sarah Snook) are initially seen as culprits, the boy’s selfish father (Jake Lacy, who played similar roles in the dire Moriarty adaptation Apples Never Fall and The White Lotus) turns out to be the guiltiest party of all.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This assumes no growth in demand.—
Alex Pavlak,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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But things take a turn for the worse when Edward's clairvoyant sister Alice (Ashley Greene) mistakenly assumes Bella plummeted to her death while cliffdiving.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Salley questions a shocked Austen.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Naim questions why Ryan acts so distant in school.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Immigration and Integration Minister Rasmus Stoklund said 315 foreign criminals from countries outside the European Union had received sentences of more than a year over the last five years but were not expelled.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Top police brass nationwide rarely criticize their federal partners, relying on collaboration to investigate gangs, extremist groups and other major criminals — while also counting on millions in funding from Washington each year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Leo’s fine, one supposes, as evil plantation owner Calvin Candie, but the role is not a natural fit for him.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Suspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspects. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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