as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
congenitally doubting viewers will wonder if there's anything real about that so-called reality show
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as in questioning
to have no trust or confidence in
I doubt that you can do all that you say
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Recent Examples of doubting
Emily Trainham, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
Injuries have hampered his career a bit, but there is no doubting his talents, especially on the offensive end.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite the reports, some are doubting that anything serious is going on.
—Steve Almasy, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
The video game industry might be a mess right now (layoffs continued in 2024 unabated), but there’s no doubting the burning, white-hot talent of its creatives.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
There’s no doubting the Ford Mustang GTD’s supercar credentials now.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Those critics have spent several years berating and doubting her—especially following her most notable setback, in 2021, when she was suspended from the Tokyo Olympics.
—Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Like many manufacturers, Samsung is doubting down on the capabilities of generative AI to improve the user experience… alongside the usual raft of bug fixes, updates, and software tweaks.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
There is no doubting Maddison’s ability as a midfield creator.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Hope this helps anyone out there doubting their own post partum recovery.
—Emily Trainham, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
Injuries have hampered his career a bit, but there is no doubting his talents, especially on the offensive end.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite the reports, some are doubting that anything serious is going on.
—Steve Almasy, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
The video game industry might be a mess right now (layoffs continued in 2024 unabated), but there’s no doubting the burning, white-hot talent of its creatives.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
There’s no doubting the Ford Mustang GTD’s supercar credentials now.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Those critics have spent several years berating and doubting her—especially following her most notable setback, in 2021, when she was suspended from the Tokyo Olympics.
—Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Like many manufacturers, Samsung is doubting down on the capabilities of generative AI to improve the user experience… alongside the usual raft of bug fixes, updates, and software tweaks.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
There is no doubting Maddison’s ability as a midfield creator.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubting
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Measuring And Sharing Outcomes From my observations, stakeholders are becoming increasingly skeptical of vanity metrics like the number of trees planted or tons of carbon offset.Vivek Rana, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent polls have shown that a significant share of Canadians have become skeptical of the contribution of immigrants.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Singing on the beach under the stars may not stop people (or me) from questioning the legitimacy of my Asian identity, but these moments bond me to the community and culture of my grandparents.Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Generative models learn typical user behavior patterns, finding deviations that indicate suspicious activity.Vishwanadham Mandala, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Scam Alert feature watches the links in incoming text messages and flags any suspicious ones.PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Federal Reserve is right to be cautious and see how all of these factors play out in 2025.Harry Holzer, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Local and state agencies are urging the public to be cautious as the Charlotte area prepares for likely snow and ice.Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Doubting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubting. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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