1
as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
all his promises were received with well-deserved suspicion
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2
as in hint
a very small amount
new parents who were alarmed by just a suspicion of a rash on their baby's chest
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as in to guess
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
no one will ever suspicion that I'm the one who pulled the prank
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Recent Examples of suspicion
Literary Hub, 21 July 2025
While local authorities ruled it an accident, mounting suspicions back in the U.S. led investigators to dig deeper into decades of unusual behavior and questionable dealings.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 July 2025
Such inconsistencies sparked suspicion, and authorities delved further.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
But former drummer Steve Johnson dealt with domestic violence issues and was arrested for suspicion of child abuse, a charge subsequently dropped.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
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Noun
For people who have reasonable suspicion they may be picked up, the only way to avoid being kidnapped is to, in essence, remain under house arrest.
—Literary Hub, 21 July 2025
While local authorities ruled it an accident, mounting suspicions back in the U.S. led investigators to dig deeper into decades of unusual behavior and questionable dealings.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 July 2025
Such inconsistencies sparked suspicion, and authorities delved further.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
But former drummer Steve Johnson dealt with domestic violence issues and was arrested for suspicion of child abuse, a charge subsequently dropped.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for suspicion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspicion
Noun
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There is always going to be debate about who is the sport’s GOAT, but Hagen is always in the discussion, and with a doubt, one of the very, very best and highest profile golfers to ever live.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Eleven are ready to convict—until one juror (Henry Fonda, also the film’s producer) raises quiet, persistent doubts.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
29 July 2025
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Additionally, the long sleeves, which are also a major part of the design, evoke a hint of tastefulness.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Aug. 2025
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That could potentially be a hint into the sophistication of the attack.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Bot gets two points this time for beating me and guessing in three.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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After Dugan was charged on April 25, many at the courthouse incorrectly guessed that Judge A was Milwaukee County Judge Marisabel Cabrera, a former Democratic lawmaker who narrowly won her judicial seat last year.—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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His skepticism of Elevidys, in particular, is both long-standing and well-founded.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
31 July 2025
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Dalio’s warning about bonds goes hand-in-hand with his skepticism about how the government is handling its debt, said Stephan Shipe, a finance professor at Wake Forest University and founder of financial advisory firm Scholar Financial Advising.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
30 July 2025
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Despite the serious nature of the diagnosis, Ospreay offered a glimmer of hope.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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In the past year, there was a little glimmer of recovery: Earnings were up about 22% on a 2.7% revenue increase.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Season 1 ended on a cliffhanger, with Brown’s character flying to Atlanta to find his wife, who was previously assumed dead.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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In Washington, it had long been assumed that Musk and Trump would turn on each other.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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But there’s always some uncertainty coming off of major surgery like Beck is, having undergone an operation to repair the UCL in his right elbow after sustaining the injury in the SEC Championship Game in December while playing for Georgia.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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The deal comes after days of uncertainty on both sides of the aisle over whether the chamber would be able to pass any funding bills before its August recess.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
1 Aug. 2025
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To prevent the shreds from clumping, anti-caking agents like cellulose (a plant fiber made from wood pulp) and potato starch are often added, which can steal moisture from the cheese, affecting its texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Northwestern’s leadership chooses not to afford the members of its community a shred of respect.—
Luis A. Nunes Amaral,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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“Suspicion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspicion. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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