as in questioner
a person who is always ready to doubt or question the truth or existence of something
the demand by skeptics that believers in Bigfoot produce some hard evidence of that hairy humanoid
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Rather than banning the app, skeptics say that courts should – and typically do – err in favor of trusting them to think independently and critically.
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Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Jan. 2025
In the face of political opposition, Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel waged a public relations campaign to win over skeptics.
—Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Biotech could be a proving ground for the practicality of quantum computing, which some skeptics say has been hyped, like AI.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Campaigns featuring local influencers showcasing your products in relatable local contexts can create genuine and reliable connections with new audiences, turning skeptics into customers.
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—Waleed Najam, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Jan. 2025
In the face of political opposition, Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel waged a public relations campaign to win over skeptics.
—Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Biotech could be a proving ground for the practicality of quantum computing, which some skeptics say has been hyped, like AI.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Campaigns featuring local influencers showcasing your products in relatable local contexts can create genuine and reliable connections with new audiences, turning skeptics into customers.
3.
—Waleed Najam, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Skeptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skeptic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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