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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
suspicious claims of being the rightful owner of the property
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as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
suspicious of any menu dish having a name she can't pronounce
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
you should be very suspicious of those telephone calls from people telling you that you're the winner of a contest you never entered
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Recent Examples of suspicious
He was arrested in August 1975 after a highway patrolman pulled him over for speeding and found suspicious items in his car, including a ski mask and a crowbar.
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Jessica Sager, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
In that climate, acts of compassion and humanity become suspicious, even unwelcome.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
The suspicious items were given to Menendez as bribes for him pushing Egyptian and Qatari interests in government, along with getting his friends off the hook in New Jersey, according to investigators.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
Generative models learn typical user behavior patterns, finding deviations that indicate suspicious activity.
—Vishwanadham Mandala, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Sager, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
In that climate, acts of compassion and humanity become suspicious, even unwelcome.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 23 Jan. 2025
The suspicious items were given to Menendez as bribes for him pushing Egyptian and Qatari interests in government, along with getting his friends off the hook in New Jersey, according to investigators.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
Generative models learn typical user behavior patterns, finding deviations that indicate suspicious activity.
—Vishwanadham Mandala, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspicious
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Ben Simmons is questionable with lower back soreness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, the most questionable penalty came in the third quarter, during a play where Mahomes was attempting to escape the Texans' defense.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Damas noted that shippers are still skeptical of the carriers’ ability to reach this figure, and rightfully so.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Jan. 2025
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But many Venezuelan opposition figures are skeptical of these Trump administration assurances.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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If unsure, check for signs of tampering, like stickers placed over legitimate codes or poor print quality.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Some were confused and shocked, while others were unsure what all the commotion was about since Censori is an adult woman who is capable of making her own decisions.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
4 Feb. 2025
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Many contained alcohol, cocaine, morphine, or other active ingredients that ranged from dubious to dangerous.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2025
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The vast majority of meme coins launched are dubious.—
Maximilian Brichta,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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The employment sub-index also slumped to the lowest level in nearly five years, as businesses remained cautious amid economic uncertainty.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Doral Mayor Christi Fraga struck a more cautious tone.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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The ban, however, was short-lived, and hours later, incoming President Donald Trump overturned it, giving TikTok a temporary reprieve—but its future still remains uncertain.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Whether Hamas will fully comply remains uncertain, putting the fragile truce at risk.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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Bass has employed a more careful and conciliatory tone.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Leopold cautioned immigrants of any religious, national or ethnic background to be careful traveling.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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But the eleventh-hour revelations caused increasing distress for Democrats already distrustful of Pete Hegseth and doubtful of his ability to lead the massive agency.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Yet, court watchers are doubtful the justices will overturn a lower court’s decision upholding the law.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Suspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspicious. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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