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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
After becoming suspicious that Jesperson was cheating, Hucke and the children moved to Spokane.
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
And, yet, in Blink Twice and Midsommar especially, the suspicious parties’ activities and tools always exist for a reason… as plot devices or some thematic emblem.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
Belinda is suspicious and could bring righteous retribution ... or become his next victim.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
The Context Since Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, a series of mysterious deaths have claimed the lives of prominent Russian figures, including tycoons, businessmen and oil executives—many of whom reportedly fell from windows under suspicious circumstances.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Alex Gurley, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
And, yet, in Blink Twice and Midsommar especially, the suspicious parties’ activities and tools always exist for a reason… as plot devices or some thematic emblem.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2025
Belinda is suspicious and could bring righteous retribution ... or become his next victim.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
The Context Since Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, a series of mysterious deaths have claimed the lives of prominent Russian figures, including tycoons, businessmen and oil executives—many of whom reportedly fell from windows under suspicious circumstances.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspicious
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Kings forward Trey Lyles was cleared to play after being listed as questionable with lower back soreness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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Jokic was listed as questionable for this game and won't play in this contest.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Be skeptical of unsolicited contact: Remember that the IRS will never contact you via phone, email, text or social media to demand immediate payment or request personal information.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sophisticated buyers may naturally be more skeptical.—
Ryan Hutchins,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The effective gag order has left nonprofit leaders, local governments and tribes stunned and unsure about how to move forward in spending the EPA grants they were awarded.—
MaryAlice Parks,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Starvation could have been a cause of death but officials are still unsure, Phipps said, noting that dogs do not get sick from hantavirus.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Then, in early 2025, a certain South African’s activity on social media, the acquisition of Twitter, a frenzied foray into politics, a few dubious salutes, and now the brand is imploding.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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But mobster Reggie Fontaine (Freeman), who’s been bankrolling Max’s dubious projects, is not at all amused.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Some loyal Tesla bulls are treating the drop as a temporary setback (or even a buying opportunity), while more cautious investors are rethinking their exposure.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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China's approach to Trump's second term is more cautious, with the government emphasizing that any negotiations should take place on equal terms.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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The ripple effect from this trade should impact two areas: The uncertain QB situation and George Pickens.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Despite an uncertain future, the theater’s team is determined to continue their art and their wartime volunteering.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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To make the most of spring planting, start with site preparation and careful plant selection.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Holiday and Porzingis had been listed as doubtful after sitting out the previous two games.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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But if a player is injured, he is injured, with Andrew Wiggins listed as doubtful for Sunday against the Knicks.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Suspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspicious. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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