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suspecting

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verb

present participle of suspect

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspecting
Adjective
  • The guard told 911 dispatch that a suspicious vehicle — a dark SUV — had driven through his yard.
    Emma Steele, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Editors’ Picks The four Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Saturday, who were dressed in military-style clothes, had been working as lookouts for Israel’s army, reporting on suspicious activity across the border, when they were captured.
    Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Without being curious, you can be left guessing or making wrong assumptions.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Without it, you’re left guessing about the reasons behind the outcome, creating room for doubt and speculation.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Hope this helps anyone out there doubting their own post partum recovery.
    Emily Trainham, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Injuries have hampered his career a bit, but there is no doubting his talents, especially on the offensive end.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Be skeptical of anyone who promises immediate cleanup or immediate repairs.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Trump’s diverging views on foreign policy President-elect Donald Trump has been skeptical of U.S. alliances, including NATO and defense partnerships in the Asia-Pacific, all of which the Biden team has worked to shore up over the past four years.
    Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • As such, even assuming that some more tariffs are put on, the potential impact on China's economy overall is likely to be limited.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • In the chaos, the girls' mother evacuated with another daughter, assuming Lama and Sama were with their father.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Singing on the beach under the stars may not stop people (or me) from questioning the legitimacy of my Asian identity, but these moments bond me to the community and culture of my grandparents.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Still, the Dodgers plan to be cautious with the right-hander at the outset of the 2025 season.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
  • People who are pregnant should be cautious, as flaxseeds might have mild hormonal effects.
    Johna Burdeos, Health, 20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Bass has employed a more careful and conciliatory tone.
    Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Leopold cautioned immigrants of any religious, national or ethnic background to be careful traveling.
    Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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