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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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Meanwhile, government procurement processes are often skeptical of change.Vincent Danen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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But Jun is skeptical of online posts connecting mouth-taping to better sleep, cardiovascular health, attractive jawlines, and general life improvement.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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So Good Fluffy Slippers Jen Atkin’s holiday gift guide is chock-full of incredible picks from Ouai and other small businesses.Clara McMahon, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Keep reading to hear more about the incredible workings of the South's cutest Christmas towns.Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Asked at a press conference whether suspicious activity was possible, officials said there's not been any evidence of foul play.Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Detectives don't believe the community is in danger, but asked anyone who sees suspicious activity or has information about this morning's robbery to call 911.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Langer’s unlikely 30-foot putt for birdie capped a thrilling, down to the wire season-ending tournament.Candace Oehler, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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They're paired up as roommates and forge an unlikely friendship, but after an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum), Glinda and Elphaba go down two starkly different paths.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Despite the financial award, Sullivan remains cautious about his future.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Be cautious of unsolicited texts, emails or phone calls offering deals, discounts or asking for your personal information.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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That's impossible to say for now as Smith moved to have the case dropped in the wake of Trump's 2024 win, citing long-standing Justice Department policy barring the prosecution of a sitting president.Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Because insulin is a natural hormone and injections are quickly absorbed, an overdose was nearly impossible to pinpoint as a cause of death.Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Choose from classic gift sets with bubbly for NYE toasts, an unbelievable Fireball keg for the party boy in your life and of course, the top-selling Total Wine Advent calendar for someone extra special.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
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Stereophonic is there right now and the set is unbelievable.Shivani Vora, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Art like Comedian acts as a reflection of society’s values, simultaneously serious and ridiculous.Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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So far every one of Trump’s nominations has been poor, but that of RFK Jr. is ridiculous.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Incredulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incredulous. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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