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
These levels are recommended based on the risk of liver damage, low blood pressure, and fishy body odor seen with higher intake levels.9
Choline is naturally found in eggs, meat, chicken, and other dairy products.
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Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Erin identifies the victim as Angel Cruz, the key witness in her case against Ramírez, and quickly ascertains that the whole situation is fishy.
—EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
This metal can seep into the well system or the main water supply pipes, causing a fishy odor.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
Installing a reverse osmosis filtration system can treat this issue and get rid of the fishy scent.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
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Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Erin identifies the victim as Angel Cruz, the key witness in her case against Ramírez, and quickly ascertains that the whole situation is fishy.
—EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
This metal can seep into the well system or the main water supply pipes, causing a fishy odor.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
Installing a reverse osmosis filtration system can treat this issue and get rid of the fishy scent.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishy
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Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) and defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) also will suit up after being listed as questionable and limited in practice.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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What was new and different Friday was that Mack was listed as questionable to play Sunday for the Chargers (5-3) against the Tennessee Titans (2-6) because of a groin injury.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
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Legitimate news is widely regarded as fake, and dubious news is regarded as real.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Outside looking in The dubious distinction of being the first team outside the top 12 looking in belongs to No. 13 SMU, who are tied with Miami atop the ACC standings and still control their own destiny of playing their way into the bracket.David Close, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hundreds of 2,500 voter registration forms flagged as suspicious were found to be fraudulent, an official from Pennsylvania's Lancaster County confirmed on Monday.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her death, though currently under investigation, is not thought to be suspicious.News Desk, Artforum, 5 Nov. 2024
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Dismayed by tedious, mandatory and frequently counterproductive diversity, equity and inclusion seminars that treat white skin as almost inherently problematic?Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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For those of us with seasonal allergies, pollen is especially problematic.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Grizzlies said his return to the game was doubtful because of a right hamstring issue.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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Whether the Wildcats can win two more games is doubtful.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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But so far only one institution, Houston Christian University, has taken the formal–if legally debatable– next step in attempting to halt the case’s impending resolution.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 18 July 2024
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Now, as for whether or not Donald Trump is not at all Taylor Swift fan, that's actually debatable.Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Fishy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishy. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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