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as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
incredulous by nature, I'm of course very suspicious of anyone who claims to be able to communicate with the dead
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as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
an incredulous account of alien abduction that the tabloids had a field day with
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Recent Examples of incredulous
While accepting his award for his performance as Deputy Witt Farr, Morris was incredulous at his major milestone.
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Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
O’Connell’s reaction to his team’s Week 3 victory over the Houston Texans was quite incredulous.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
People were incredulous about the idea that Qualcomm might want to buy Intel.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2024
Well, Selena is the understanding boss, with the always tremendous Garret Dillahunt joining the cast in the second episode as an additional, more incredulous, authority figure.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Sep. 2024
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Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
O’Connell’s reaction to his team’s Week 3 victory over the Houston Texans was quite incredulous.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
People were incredulous about the idea that Qualcomm might want to buy Intel.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2024
Well, Selena is the understanding boss, with the always tremendous Garret Dillahunt joining the cast in the second episode as an additional, more incredulous, authority figure.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incredulous
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Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some were skeptical that this could be correct, but more reports were needed to be sure.David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The winners in each discipline of the Street Style Pro will earn automatic invites to X Games Aspen 2025, making for an incredible opportunity for up-and-coming athletes.Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Taking cues from its assortment of cosmetics, the space leans into clean lines, minimal accents, and like any good beauty store, incredible lighting—perfect for swatching, spritzing, and perhaps a selfie or two.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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This could be weird network traffic, suspicious logins or unauthorized data access.Sarath Babu Yalavarthi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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And don't be afraid to ask for help or report suspicious activity.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some of them, including Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate and Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven, are unlikely to play due to injury, and Spurs’ Rodrigo Bentancur is banned until Boxing Day.Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ultimately, for most borrowers, Biden's move is unlikely to make a difference, Lux said.Suzanne Blake Reporter, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Travelers should be cautious, especially along major highways like Interstate 90 and 35, as conditions could remain hazardous.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The upshot: slicing and dicing all of the above into discrete vehicles is impossible until Tesla actually announces the products.Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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One of Spider-Man's core combat mechanics is reacting to flashes of his spider-sense, and lag renders that impossible.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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And to be able to see his international fans so soon has felt unbelievable.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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These include ocean-view rooms with windows, verandah rooms with walk-out patios, concierge-level suites, inside cabins, and unbelievable two- and one-story suites.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Ex-Net poured in 13 points on 5-for-5 shooting in the period (3-of-3 from deep), including a ridiculous heat-check from the Fiserv Forum logo that put Milwaukee up 38-31 with 8:01 left in the half.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Snell recovered from a brutal start to his time in San Francisco, likely influenced by his late signing, to turn in another ridiculous second half.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Incredulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incredulous. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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