as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
something's fishy about the way he's acting
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Recent Examples of fishy
But Bajaj saw something fishy in his final dataset.
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Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
To learn more about the fishy donation, visit lvzoo.org/catching-release.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
There’s something fishy going on in Pete Davidson’s living room.
—EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Gordon Ramsay’s new kitchen staff might have a fishy problem on their hands!
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fishy
Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
To learn more about the fishy donation, visit lvzoo.org/catching-release.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
There’s something fishy going on in Pete Davidson’s living room.
—EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Gordon Ramsay’s new kitchen staff might have a fishy problem on their hands!
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fishy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishy
Adjective
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Burks had been questionable earlier in the day due to back discomfort.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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The star guard was listed as questionable for this game against the Pelicans and will make his return to the court.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The content creator’s posts regarding the incident were labeled as dubious, even after the publication of the full footage of the incident.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Some onlookers are also dubious that the change will make HHS more adept at rooting out fraud, waste and abuse.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Weiss was fired in January 2023 after a report of suspicious computer activity at Schembechler Hall, Michigan’s football facility.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Contact the company directly through official channels, avoiding the contact information from the suspicious job listing.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As the academic writing landscape evolves, EssayPro’s limitations have become increasingly problematic for students needing dependable assistance.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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If that involves breaking the law, then that becomes problematic.—
Gary Phelan,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Cunningham, meanwhile, was doubtful to suit up through a left calf contusion.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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One day after being listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns with a left ankle sprain, Tatum was upgraded to questionable.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The effects of retail therapy on mood improvement are debatable.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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How much should be blamed on Spoelstra is debatable.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Fishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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